[George1938]

renewing wife's passport (and mine). Got mine but not wife's. She has become legally blind and i submitted application with power of attorney. Letter requesting more inf0 and specifcally want "certified court order" permitting a legal guardian to handle her affairs.

How would one get this without lawyers and money? This is a renewal not a new request. Anyone have any advice? Seems very picky when illegals can come here, get financial aid, etc, etc.

[Indydealmaker]

Originally Posted by George1938

renewing wife's passport (and mine). Got mine but not wife's. She has become legally blind and i submitted application with power of attorney. Letter requesting more inf0 and specifcally want "certified court order" permitting a legal guardian to handle her affairs.

How would one get this without lawyers and money? This is a renewal not a new request. Anyone have any advice? Seems very picky when illegals can come here, get financial aid, etc, etc.

That is what you get for trying to do things the right way. Now, there is probably no way out. Maybe one of those companies that specialize in expediting passports could be of some help. If I remember correctly the following link is to one I used several years ago.
https://fastportpassport.com/

[Vernster]

Originally Posted by George1938

renewing wife's passport (and mine). Got mine but not wife's. She has become legally blind and i submitted application with power of attorney. Letter requesting more inf0 and specifcally want "certified court order" permitting a legal guardian to handle her affairs.

How would one get this without lawyers and money? This is a renewal not a new request. Anyone have any advice? Seems very picky when illegals can come here, get financial aid, etc, etc.

Why would you not just apply for a renewal for your wife, the same as yours? Because she is legally blind does not mean she is not legally competent. Assuming she can still make all her own decisions she does not, in any way,need a legal guardian.
You both may want to consider assigning a Health Care Surrogate and each have a durable power of attorney. You can use a lawyer or not. A lawyer will help create specific, tailored documents for a person. Otherwise, you can use a free Heath care surrogate document that is recognized in Florida. It may be of interest to you that in The Villages there are a number of people who are Deaf and blind who are very capable people. Blindness, as indicated does not equal incapacity.

[ron122049]

Vernster,
Good post. You took the words off my lips.

[George1938]

I did exactly that. However she can't see to sign her name. I have power if attorney and the postmaster, where we submitted the forms, had me sign and took a copy of the power of attorney and included it with the appliocation. That was their instructions. Now this !!

[socrafty]

Originally Posted by George1938

I did exactly that. However she can't see to sign her name. I have power if attorney and the postmaster, where we submitted the forms, had me sign and took a copy of the power of attorney and included it with the appliocation. That was their instructions. Now this !!

I would call them and state why you used the power of attorney. Maybe her doctor could provide a letter stating she is legally blind and cannot sign herself.

[TheVillageChicken]

Originally Posted by George1938

I did exactly that. However she can't see to sign her name. I have power if attorney and the postmaster, where we submitted the forms, had me sign and took a copy of the power of attorney and included it with the appliocation. That was their instructions. Now this !!

I have a blind friend who signs his name all the time. I put my finger where he is to begin and away we go. A signature does not have to be legible to be legal. I know the horse is already out of the barn, but having the signature notarized might have been a better choice than POA.

[Vernster]

Originally Posted by George1938

I did exactly that. However she can't see to sign her name. I have power if attorney and the postmaster, where we submitted the forms, had me sign and took a copy of the power of attorney and included it with the appliocation. That was their instructions. Now this !!

The postmaster was wrong. Any time your wife has to sign a document put your hand across the page just below the line. Have her feel where your hand is and she can sign just above your hand. The ability to maintain independence is such a priority for anyone with a disability. Please understand that I am not trying to criticize you in any manner. You just followed the directions you were given.

[George1938]

The question is where do I go now for help.