Folic Acid vs. Folate. While folic acid and folate are often marketed as one and the same, their metabolic effects can be quite different. Folate is the bioavailable, natural form of vitamin B9 found in a variety of plant and animal foods.
If your name does not match the name on your birth certificate, you must also present documentation of your name change, such as a court order or marriage certificate. After your appointment at the passport acceptance facility, passport processing generally takes four to six weeks.
Whether you apply in Australia or overseas, you should allow approximately three weeks to get a new passport. If you need to travel urgently, you can request priority service (an additional fee is payable). This will ensure we issue your passport within two working days of receiving everything we need from you.