A U.S. passport is a certified government document that provides proof of identity and citizenship, allowing travel abroad and re-admittance into the United States. Getting a passport and keeping it current can save you time, money and comes in handy for last minute trips.

You should renew your U.S. passport if:
    • Your current, undamaged U.S. passport will soon expire
    • Your expired U.S. passport was issued within the last 15 years
    • You were over age 16 when your current U.S. passport was issued
    • You need a replacement U.S. passport for a legal name change
      due to marriage, divorce or professional reasons

NOTE: Minors (under age 16) should use the Passport for Minor process when renewing.

U.S. PASSPORT RENEWAL PROCESS:

How to get a passport through an expediting service
Using an expediting service enables you to speed up the passport application process, getting your passport to you in as little as 1-3 days. In addition, expeditors walk your passport through the government application process providing convenience and security to the consumer. You may wish to use one of these trusted Passport Expediting Services:

   • ABriggs.com
   • AmericanPassport.com
   • InstantPassport.com
   • ItsEasyPassport.com
   • PassportsAndVisas.com
   • PassportExpress.com
   • PassportVisaExpress.com

How to get a passport through the government
The government is a safe and secure way of getting your passport. The best way to get more information is by visiting an acceptance agency (such as your local post office) or by visiting the following government site, which provides a comprehensive array of information for passport services: www.travel.state.gov/passport/get/renew/renew_833.html

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