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There's a new way to obtain a U.S. passport in Charlottesville beginning Monday.

Applications will be able to be initiated by appointment in Charlottesville City Hall, the treasurer’s office announced Wednesday.

Previously, the only place to get a passport in Charlottesville was at a single U.S. post office, which at times had long wait times, according to a city news release.

“This is primarily a community service endeavor,” said Treasurer Jason Vandever. “We are leveraging our location, staff and the city’s website to make getting your passport as efficient and convenient as possible.”

Appointments — available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, excluding city holidays — can be made online at charlottesville.org/passport. The service is available to any U.S. citizen, regardless of whether they live in Charlottesville.

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