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Last Minute Travel Equals Last Minute Passports
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The era of long vacations planned months ahead of time is slowly drawing to a close. People are now more inclined to book short visits to exotic lands when they see their schedule can accommodate them. This means less time to plan, and last minute reservations are on the rise. This also means that people are scrambling to get or renew their passports. RushMyPassport.com specializes in expediting your passport so you can make your dream escape a reality. For most…

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Passport Applications Accepted in Evening Event in Somers, NY
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Do you need to apply for a passport in Somers, New York? Wednesday, July 22 is your lucky day! The Westchester County Clerk's office will be accepting passport applications at Reis Park in Somers from 6 to 8:30 pm. The evening hours are especially helpful for people who have to work during the day, when most of the places that accept passport applications are open. Instead of trying to squeeze a trip to the post office or county clerk's office…

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Warning: New Passport Requirements for Sport Fishing Mexico
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Planning a fishing trip near the coast of Mexico? There are some new passport requirements you need to know.  Anglers now need a passport to fish in waters within 12 miles of the coast of Mexico, even if they leave from the United States and never step foot on dry land. To fish in the waters off Mexico, you need an FMM visa. Previously, the government of Mexico would issue these visas with just a government-issued ID, or even a…

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New Passport Office Opens in Virginia
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There's a new passport office available for Virginia residents, just in time for the busy summer travel season. If you live in or near Roanoke, Virginia, you can now apply for a passport at the South County Library in Southwest Roanoke County. If you work during the day, you'll be pleased to note that this new passport office location offers convenient evening and Saturday hours, too! No need to request time off work or to spend your lunch break doing…

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US Passport Security Features: 4 Facts You Didn’t Know
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The first US passports were simple pieces of paper. Times have changed, and today's passports rely on cutting-edge technology to protect against forgery.  While most of that technology is top-secret, here are four elements that distinguish a real passport from a fake. Ink: More than Meets the Eye Put your passport under a black light and prepare to be amazed, as special fluorescent ink creates glowing patterns across the pages. While this makes for a cool party trick, the UV-reactive…

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Mega California Passport Office Now Open
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As of October 2014, two post offices have opened "mega passport acceptance offices".  These California passport office locations are part of a pilot program that will eventually include seven passport application locations.   Here's the scoop on the new facilities: Van Nuys Passport Application Location Address: 15701 Sherman Way Van Nuys, CA 91409 Phone Number: (818) 374-5650 Office hours: Tuesday through Friday : 11:00 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Santa Clarita Passport Application Location Address: 28201 Franklin Parkway…

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Global Entry: What Happens When I Renew My Passport?
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If you're a Global Entry member, you may be wondering what happens when it's time to renew (or replace) your passport. Will you need to register the new passport with the Global Entry program? Will you need to get a new sticker for your new passport? First, the bad news: Your Global Entry account doesn't update automatically. Now for the good news: Unless you've changed your name, you can update your information online using your GOES (Global Entry Online Enrollment…

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Lost Passport Statistics: Could It Happen To You?
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Worried about losing your passport? Most Americans don't give the possibility a second thought, according to a new survey released by Mandala Research. The group surveyed 1,000 Americans to gauge their concerns about lost or stolen passports. Here are the results: 87 percent of respondents said they were "confident in their ability to protect their passport during travel." Only 2 percent of respondents had experienced a lost or stolen passport In a press release, Laura Mandala, managing director of Mandala…

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