Originally Posted by
Hepsaint
Agree with aforementioned advice...Plan also on submitting your passport name change request ASAP... Unless you do the expedited service, count on a lengthy wait and no guarantee of a delivery before your Int'l flight...
Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
If you need to change or renew a USA passport, try to go in person to a passport agency. For some of them, you need an appointment and might need to show proof of imminent travel (or need to apply for visas) for their expedited service. If you're traveling soon and pay a bit extra, assuming that all documents are in order, you can go back to pick up the new passport book the next day.
She sent in the form with her old passport in August and our international trip isn't until March so hopefully no issues there.