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

In 2024, a personal client in Michigan sought assistance with preparing and filing a US passport application due to complications surrounding their birth certificate. The client faced significant challenges after being denied a passport because their birth certificate lacked critical details, as it had been modified in the 1980s following their mother’s passing, resulting in the removal of the hospital and attending physician's information. With inconsistent information from vital statistics representatives, the client was uncertain of the necessary steps to rectify the situation. As a result, the client received two proposals from licensed lawyers, with flat fee bids ranging from $90 to $800, all submitted to meet their requested deadline of over a week.