TO ATTEND THE UPCOMING WIA CONVENTION IN MEXICO YOU MUST HAVE A PASSPORT. IF APPLYING THROUGH THE US GOVERNMENT PASSPORT AGENCY DIRECTLY YOU SHOULD EXPECT TO RECEIVE THE PASSPORT WITHIN FOUR TO SIX WEEKS FROM APPLICATION. YOU MAY REQUEST EXPEDITING THROUGH THEM, THIS WILL SHORTEN THE WAIT TO APPROXIMATELY THREE WEEKS. CHECK THE WEB SITE FOR DETAILS ON TIME TO PROCESS PASSPORTS. THE WEB SITE ALSO HAS ALL THE FORMS NECESSARY FOR APPLICATION, ALONG WITH DETAILS ON WHAT IS REQUIRED.

http://travel.state.gov/passport

IF YOU NEED TO GET YOUR PASSPORT QUICKLY WE RECOMMEND THE FOLLOWING PROCESSING SERVICE. THERE ARE ADDITIONAL FEES BUT THIS SERVICE USUALLY CAN SAVE YOU A LOT OF TIME IN PROCESSING.
TRAVEL DOCUMENT SYSTEMS: With three locations to serve you.
Their web site is: http://www.traveldocs.com.

Visit their web site for a full detailed explanation of their services and cost, along with all the application forms you will need to process your passport.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT OBTAINING A PASSPORT PLEASE CALL JACQUIE WELLS AT WIA HEADQUARTERS OFFICE AT 919-851-5555. SHE'LL BE HAPPY TO ASSIST.

The Passport Services Office provides information and services to American citizens about how to obtain, replace or change a passport. A passport is an internationally recognized travel document that verifies the identity and nationality of the bearer. A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave most foreign countries. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue or verify United States passports. New Application for a U.S. Passport To obtain a passport for the first time, you need to go in person to one of over 9,000 passport acceptance facilities located throughout the United States with two photographs of yourself, proof of U.S. citizenship, and a valid form of photo identification such as a driver's license. Acceptance facilities include many Federal, state and probate courts, post offices, some public libraries and a number of county and municipal offices. There are also 13 regional passport agencies, and 1 Gateway City Agency, which serve customers who are traveling within 2 weeks (14 days), or who need foreign visas for travel. Appointments are required in such cases. You'll need to apply in person if you are applying for a U.S. passport for the first time: if your expired U.S. passport is not in your possession; if your previous U.S. passport has expired and was issued more than 15 years ago; if your previous U.S. passport was issued when you were under age 16; or if your currently valid U.S. passport has been lost or stolen. For more information on getting a new passport, please visit How to get a passport page. Renewal of a U.S. Passport You can renew by mail if: Your most recent passport is available to submit and it is not damaged; you received the passport within the past 15 years; you were over age 16 when it was issued; you still have the same name, or can legally document your name change. You can get a passport renewal application form by downloading it from this site. If your passport has been, altered or damaged, you cannot apply by mail. You must apply in person.