Be perpared for Passport Delays

With the new travel requirements of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative; routine service for passports (usually received within six weeks) is now taking up to 10 weeks.

The government´s expediting service, which costs $60 extra and usually takes up to two weeks is now taking three to four weeks and possibly longer if the traveler renews by mail. For updates on passport delays, visit www.travel.state.gov/passport.

If you are even considering any travel by plane outside of the United States, it´s imperative to apply for a passport or renewal immediately!