That one thing you need in order to TRAVEL!!!!

Documents:

Adult passengers 18 and older must show valid identification at the airport checkpoint in order to travel.

·         Driver’s license or other state photo identification card issued by the DMV.

·         U.S. Passport

·         Passport card

It is taking longer to get passports now:

Routine processing of U.S. passport applications will now take 10 to 13 weeks,

Expedited service, will take 7 to 9 weeks, The processing times apply to new applications on March 24 or later.

Processing times had risen to between 8 and 11 weeks for routine service and 5 to 7 weeks for expedited service earlier this year.

Those processing times do not include mailing times, and it may take as long as 2 weeks for applications sent by mail to get to a passport agency or center, according to the State Department website.

U.S. Passport price:

Travelers 16 and up applying for a passport for the first time have to pay an application fee and acceptance fee. Application fees cost $130 for a passport book, $30 for a passport card and $160 for both according to the State Department. The acceptance fee is $35 for each option.

Travelers 16 and older who are renewing their passports need to pay the same application fees but not the acceptance fee. For children under 16, application fees run $100 for a passport book, $115 for both, with a $35 acceptance fee for each option.

Traveler’s who waited until the last minute can pay a $60 fee to expedite their passports. They can also pay an additional $19.53 for 1-to-2-day delivery. That option is not available to applicants for passport cards alone, though.

The State Department has an online fee calculator that can help travelers figure out how much they will pay.

Where to get a passport:

Make an appointment your post office and they will help you out with the process of getting your passport.

For routine and expedited service, travelers can apply at an acceptance facility or renew by mail (some have to apply in person, including those who have never had a passport and children under 16). For those who have urgent international travel plans within 14 calendar days or need a foreign visa within 28 calendar days can call 1-877-487-2778 to make an appointment, though some restrictions apply according to the State Department. Online passport renewal is closed to new customers but will open later this year.