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Turning In Your Passport Application? Don’t Use the Old Forms!
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The US Department of State is releasing new passport application forms on March 1st. The new forms will have some minor tweaks, such as the use of "mother or parent 1" and "father or parent 2" to make the application more friendly for same-sex families. After March 1st, if you're applying for a passport it's important to use the new versions of the forms for the fastest service. If you print the forms yourself from the Department of State's website…

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Lost Passport Leaves Novelist Flying Solo On Honeymoon
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*The passport fees have recently changed. As of April 2nd, 2018, the passport acceptance fee has gone up from $25 to $35.   Losing a passport at the last minute is one of the most common reasons for needing expedited passport service. Passports are small and easily misplaced, and they have the tendency to disappear just when you need them most. That's what happened to novelist Jennifer Belle and her husband. After saying their "I dos," the couple was ready…

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Only 30% of Americans Have a US Passport
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*The passport fees have recently changed. As of April 2nd, 2018, the passport acceptance fee has gone up from $25 to $35.   How many people do you know who actually have a US passport? Unlike, say, a driver's license, a passport isn't one of those documents that everyone has. In fact, according to CNN, only 30% of Americans have a passport- about 1 in 3. Compare that to Canada, where 60% of citizens have passports, or the UK, where…

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Top 5 Reasons to Rush Your Passport for Spring Break
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I know it seems impossible, with the Midwest being pummeled by snow like it is at the moment, but spring is just around the corner. That means that it's time to start making Spring Break plans, booking rooms and buying tickets.  One item to think about: Will you be staying in the US this Spring Break, or traveling outside of the country? If you have the resources, there are actually quite a few great last-minute deals on trips available at…

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Quest for a New Passport Leads Actor to a New Family
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For most people, applying for a new passport is a minor inconvenience. However, for singer and actor Ben Vereen, best known for his roles as "Chicken George" in the miniseries Roots and as Mayor Ben on Zoobilee Zoo, the quest for a passport unearthed a family secret that no one had ever revealed to him: he was adopted. Vereen recently recounted his story for BlogTalkRadio.com. It started when he got invited to tour with Sammy Davis, Jr. at the age…

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Get Your Passport Application in Now to Celebrate Carnival
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New Orleans is famous for the wild party that is Mardi Gras, but the rowdy, bawdy celebration that Americans are so familiar with is just one of many Carnival celebrations happening across the world. Mardi Gras is New Orleans' version of Carnival, a festival to mark the beginning of Lent that is celebrated in many countries with a Catholic heritage. "Mardi Gras" means "Fat Tuesday." The day after, called Ash Wednesday, marks the beginning of the Lenten season, marked by…

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US Passport Regulations for Cruises Leave Many Travelers Confused
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Conflicting regulations from the US Department of Homeland Security and major cruise lines have left many travelers asking "Do I need a passport to go on a cruise?" and not getting a clear answer. According to the Palm Beach Daily News, as a result, passengers end up not only confused, but stranded as well. Here's the skinny: Under Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) regulations, people traveling by boat to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean need one of the following documents:…

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New Child Passport Application Forms Will Be More Inclusive
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Passport applications forms are getting a makeover in March. What's changing? So far, the major change that's been announced is changing the "mother" and "father" fields to ensure that same-sex couples and people in other non-traditional family structures can more easily apply for a child passport for their children. The current application just says "Mother" and "Father." But not every family has a mother and a father. Same-sex couples often struggled with how to fill out the forms, having to…

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