WHEN
This will depend on you and your need to have the passport. Both minors and adults need passport for travel especially if its abroad and it may also serve as a form of valid identification for you.
HOW and WHERE
There are several ways. You can apply By mail, send all your documents for processing including the appropriate form for which application you are doing. You should enclose all the needed documents so that you will not be too delayed. You can also go and set an appointment with the nearest Regional passport agency. Process you application there during your appointment. You can also hire a professional to do the processing for you. You can also start applying online.
No, the passport card number is different from the passport number. The passport number is a unique identifier for the passport book, while the passport card number is a unique identifier for the passport card.
You Don't. You need to have a passport in order to have a passport number.
Yes. Virtually any passport has a passport number
No, I have received my passport but not my passport card yet.
The passport card itself is the passport. However, it has its limitations in use as compared to the traditional book passport.
No, the passport number typically changes when you renew your passport.
Yes, the passport card was mailed separately from the passport.
Yes, the passport and passport card were mailed separately.
No, a passport number typically does not change when renewing a passport.
No, your passport number remains the same when you replace your passport.
No, passport numbers typically do not change when renewing a passport.
No, passport numbers typically do not change when you renew your passport.