Before you fly away on your international vacation, be sure to have your passport ready. It's your key to the gates of paradise, and you don't want to be locked out!
Today, international travel (even just crossing the border) can be a process that doesn't always move as quickly as we would like. So don't wait. Make life easier on yourself. Check to make sure your passport is valid, and will be valid and for six months after your trip. Remember, all U.S. citizens need a valid passport to travel internationally.
If you need a new passport, some words of advice
Start early. Using normal procedures, getting a new passport typically takes up to six weeks. A number of expedited services are available for a fee. Please start early!
Where to Apply
Please visit: http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738_2.html to find the closest place to apply. Post offices have the application paperwork or you can download the application or renewel form from the website.
