How I did it: For most people, it's as easy as making an appointment at a passport application office and following the directions so you bring everything you need.

Lessons & tips:

• Be sure to show up early for your passport appointment - another woman was turned away as I arrived because she was late and the scheduling was rigid.

• You may hit snags in the process, as I did, so apply for a passport months in advance. You don't want to have to reschedule a vacation.

• If your passport is delayed, don't give up. I received a letter that meant I had to get a legal name change before my application could be accepted. I thought the process would take a month at least, but I got the legal change within a week.

Resources:

• Find out where to apply.
• Know what to bring.

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