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If the thought of renewing your passport conjures images of fluorescent lights, endless lines and sacrificing a precious day off, I've got news for you. You can officially stop dreading it. You don't ...

If you're planning an international trip, you'll need to ensure your passport is valid and up-to-date. In the past, you'd have to visit a passport agency to renew it, but that's no longer the case. As ...

It typically takes four to six weeks for a passport renewal, or two to three weeks for expedited service. The application fee for a passport book is $130, with a $35 acceptance fee. With summer travel ...

Oregonians planning to travel internationally this summer, or who are using a passport in place of a Real ID, should be checking their passport's expiration date. U.S. passports are valid for 10 years ...

With the unofficial start to the summer travel season now underway, that dream vacation can turn into a nightmare if you're not careful. Scammers are creating fake websites and listings that look real ...

When the federal government shuts down, many Americans worry about how it affects essential services, especially those related to travel. For people planning international trips, the biggest concern ...

“Anything that compromises the passport’s original condition or identity information ― such as water stains, rips, missing pages, unauthorized notations, hole punches, dog bites and damages on the ...