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U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown
Getting a
Passport May Take Longer Next Year
U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) is alerting Ohioans to an upcoming
surge in passport applications that could increase processing times.
It is expected that 45 million passports will expire between 2016 and
2018 — 17.4 million in 2016 and 20.9 million in 2017. Due to the high
volume of expiring passports, Ohioans whose passports will be expiring
in the coming year should renew as soon as possible.
What to know about renewal:
Many foreign countries require travelers’ passports to have at least
six months validity
Processing times will be longer if a traveler delays renewal
Although the passport surge is quickly approaching, constituents should
not be worried if they are properly prepared. To learn more about the
passport renewal process, visit the State Department website. If you
need assistance working with or getting answers from a federal
government agency, Sen. Brown’s office may be able to help.
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