damaged passport

[mshearer]

i'm worried that i may have a problem with my passport, which i need for a trip to america in october.
my passport cover is a bit worn and bent. the emblem has worn off and the photo at the back seems to have left an impression on the back cover. apart from looking a bit rough evrethything seems to be fine.
i'm worried that the state its in will cause problems and i don't want to turn up for my flight and discover this.

any information will be appreciated,
thanks

[bednobs]

if you are worried about it get a new one, although mr bednobs got home from usa on his that had been through the washer/dryer

[chazza]

Get a new one. Better to be safe than sorry

[jack daniels]

you could exolain it to the passport office & see what they say - it can cost �72.00 for a new one - depends when it expires too

[Dee Sa]

I would get a new one poste haste, as the Americans can be funny if they cant read whats on the passport, even the cover, why take chances,�72 for a new passport is a lot cheaper than getting sent back and a wasted airfare.
do it now.

[mshearer]

thanks guys, advice taken and new 1 is on its way