u.s. passport renewal while in Mexico???

[doncoulter]

Doyle,

You can renew your passport at the US consular agency (not embassy) in San Miguel, but it's by no means quick. I believe they say it takes a couple of months. They send the passport off to Mexico City, and I think from there it's sent off to D.C. I suggest getting in touch with Ed Clancy, the consular agent: edclancy@yahoo.com or consuladosma@gmail.com, phone 121-0038 or cell 415-113-9574. He's very helpful and can give you all the details.

The renewal cost is US$110 (same as in the States), and there is a delivery charge of 135 pesos if you renew via San Miguel. Of course, you can also do the renewal at the embassy in Mexico City, much more quickly.

If you do it through San Miguel, the delivery is handled by an outfit called Pegaso. Several years ago, the same outfit was in charge of delivering my wife's US visa, and they screwed it up royally. Perhaps they've improved.

Don