I know you have all heard it in the news, on social media, from others, etc., etc.  that you should apply for U.S. passport renewal as soon as possible.  From personal experience I can tell you to not ignore the warnings.

Passport renewals are taking much longer than in years prior.  On average it is taking 10-13 weeks.  Playing the waiting game is nerve racking enough.  

Save yourself additional stress and get those passport renewals in months ahead of the actual expiration date.  You will thank me later.

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