For example, a request for a 1920s birth certificate where the birth date is unknown may require genealogical research and additional questions from DOH staff through an in-person appointment.

Anyone who wishes to request an emergency non-immigrant visa appointment must schedule a first timer (walk-in) appointment and then they may submit an emergency appointment request for consideration.

It is required that you confirm you do not have a passport (up to one year expired from travel date) or any other acceptable form of identification when applying for the Real ID emergency program.