Summary
A man received a new U.S. passport with the word "Passport" and the Great Seal printed off-center. Concerned about possible travel issues, he shared his experience online, where commenters advised him to replace it due to the misleading appearance. The U.S. Department of State allows free corrections for such errors if the passport is still valid.
Key Facts
- The man noticed his new passport had printing that was off-center.
- He posted a picture of it on Reddit to seek advice.
- Some commenters warned it could look fake and cause travel problems.
- The U.S. Department of State allows corrections for printing errors without charges.
- To fix such issues, a form and supporting documents need to be submitted.
- Routine passport service takes 4 to 6 weeks, expedited service takes 2 to 3 weeks.
- U.S. passports include security features to prevent fraud.
