Oh yeah, that's a very god point, Pineapple. It's not that hard to get one, it just takes a while. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think all you need is the passport application, your birth certificate, and passport pictures. You can get the application online. You can apply at the post office, or at the courthouse, like I did. You can pay for it by money order, or check. I don't know if different states have different rules, but that's how it works in Texas.