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Now is the best time to apply for or renew your U.S. passport. The period from September to December each year is the off-season for passport processing, even designated by the State Department as Passport Month. This window offers an excellent opportunity to obtain a new passport quickly.
Data shows that in the 2016 fiscal year, the State Department issued a record-breaking over 18 million passports, and this year's issuance is expected to exceed 20 million.
Having a current and valid passport comes with many benefits. Starting in 2018, the "Real ID Act" will be implemented. Under this law, only driver's licenses meeting specific security standards can be used as valid federal ID at airport security checkpoints. If your state's driver's license does not comply, a valid passport will be your best form of identification at airport security.
So, how do you obtain a passport? First-time applicants must apply in person. The U.S. State Department is hosting "Passport Fairs" nationwide. Applicants in Los Angeles can visit the Main Post Office during specified times. Alternatively, you can go to the Los Angeles Passport Agency, but an appointment is required.
The standard fee for applying or renewing a passport is $110, plus a $25 processing fee. Passport renewals do not require an in-person visit.
Renewing your passport early is crucial, as many countries require U.S. passport holders to have at least six months of validity remaining upon entry and at least two blank pages.
For more details, please visit travel.state.gov or call the National Passport Information Center at (877) 487-2778.
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