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New passport acceptance office opens in Uptown

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CHARLOTTE — It will now be a little easier to get your passport in Mecklenburg County.

The City of Charlotte opened a new passport acceptance office at the clerk’s office at the Government Center in Uptown on Tuesday.

Regular processing could take 8 to 11 weeks, while expedited passports are expected to take 5 to 7 weeks. The center will be open daily during the week.

The grand opening for the new center was hosted in the government center, with an appearance from Mayor Pro-Tem Braxton Winston and other local leaders.

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