Hi folks. I renewed my passport, not because I intend to travel, but because it is extremely useful identification and I needed to for my business purposes anyway. I couldn't believe how easy and yes accessible that it was actually. The renewal form was sent to me in my format of choice, not only that, the lady who helped me was extremely helpful as well. The process has only taken me 4 weeks, on my part this was because I had funeral to organise and had to find the money as well. It cost me 300 dollars to renew and I got a 5 year extension which is all they give now days the lady told me when I spoke with her. They even told me I could b pay the money so I took advantage of this service. Anyway, today, I have a new passport and the photo is really well done as well. I had to renew my character references, this wasn't hard and I had to sign another form in the presence of a jp to say I know of no criminal convictions I have in my own name or any other name I might have given if I was ever arrested. Well, done federal government, at least something is easy and accessible. Cheers. Steven. To Leave bactttoma send an email to: bactttoma-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx With "unsubscribe" in the subject or body of the message (without the quotes). Use "subscribe" instead if you want to re-subscribe to bactttoma. Use "info" to get your welcome message again or use "faq" to get the FAQ with the list guidelines in detail. These requests will give you more information on other commands like setting digest and vacation modes. To post to bactttoma, send email to: bactttoma@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Replies to emails on this list will go to the whole list by default. General information about bactttoma, ways to join, leave and set options is at: //www.freelists.org/list/bactttoma To contact the bactttoma moderators, send email to: steven_taylor10@xxxxxxxxxxx