Travel Tips and Passport Information

Passport Name Change After Honeymoon?

If you are about to go on your honeymoon and are traveling internationally, when should you change the name on your passport?  Here are a few options:

For those flying, your tickets need to match your passport. If this is your first time traveling internationally, you should be able to travel under your maiden name as long as your documents match.

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Passport Day Canceled? We Can Help!

Sequestration Cancels Passport Day

Saturday, March 9th, was supposed to be the 5th annual “Passport Day in the USA,”…but this year, it will have to be put on hold as automatic budget cuts loom.

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New Mexico Residents May Need a US Passport to Fly Domestically

Will New Mexico residents need a US passport for domestic flights?  New Mexico residents are scurrying to get passports before the January 15, 2013 Real ID Act deadline.

After that date, there is a distinct possibility that New Mexico driver’s licenses will no longer be acceptable identification for domestic flights.

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US Regional Passport Office Directory

What is a Regional Passport Agency?

Regional Passport Offices are run by the Department of State and have passport printing facilities on site. Most are only open to US citizens who plan to leave the country in the next two weeks, or who plan to leave within four weeks and need both a new passport and a visa for their destination.

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Help…I Lost My Passport!

A lost passport is always a hassle, especially if you are planning to leave the country any time in the near future.  Don’t panic…follow this 4-step action plan and you’ll be good to go:

Step 1: Look One More Time

How many times have you called the bank to report a missing credit card, only to find it the very next day?

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