San Diego changes passport application process
High demand forces county to require appointments for passport applications.
SAN DIEGO — San Diego County will accept passport applications only by appointment starting Thursday due to high demand caused by new travel documentation rules that recently went into effect.
The county has been barraged with application requests since new rules went into effect that require passports for U.S. residents returning from Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean. According to the county, lines have stretched into the halls of the County Administration Center.
Since May 22, the county has processed 1,286 passport applications. Normally, the county processes only 350 passport applications per month.
“To ensure processing customers in a timely manner, we strongly encourage all residents who need a passport to schedule an appointment in advance before coming to our office,” said Thomas Pastuszka, county clerk of the board. “Making the appointment will make the process quicker and easier.”
The public can call (619) 531-5600 to schedule an appointment.
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Comment by: Quick Escape: Savor a perfect weekend in Ensenada Posted: July 10, 2009, 9:33 am
[...] Know before you go: New rules that went into effect in June require U.S. citizens returning from Mexico to present either a U.S. Passport or a U.S. Passport Card – a new, limited-use travel document that fits in your wallet and costs less than a U.S. Passport. It is only valid for travel by land and sea. Some states (not California) offer an “Enhanced Driver’s License “(EDL), which is specifically designed for cross-border travel into the U.S. by land or sea. Learn how to get a passport in San Diego. [...]
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