How a Consumer Hired a Lawyer to Prepare & File a Passport Application in California

In 2024, an individual in California sought assistance with the preparation and filing of a passport application. The client had claimed U.S. citizenship through the naturalization of one parent as a minor and required a replacement for their lost passport. They were currently reviewing the necessary forms and expressed concerns regarding proper supporting documentation, particularly the requirement of evidence demonstrating their legal and physical custody by a U.S. citizen parent. As a result, the client received one proposal from a licensed lawyer, with a flat fee bid at $300, all submitted to complete the work within the requested deadline of over a week.