If you need to renew your passport you should give yourself plenty of time before your next trip. But here's everything you need to know.

Renewing your passport online doesn't mean that you'll receive it any sooner than usual, though. The State Department is ...

The government shutdown, which began on Oct. 1, 2025, has impacted many federal services, but passport processing hasn't been affected—yet.

Passport applications and renewals continue during a government shutdown, as the State Department keeps services running.

The State Department has launched a beta program for passport renewal applications that will be open to the public, according to senior officials at the department. According to the officials, the ...

A new scam targeting international travelers is encouraging Americans to complete their passport and visa applications through a fraudulent site. Hartford resident Anthony Braun, 39, was preparing to ...

Some countries require passport validity six months from intended travel. As millions of Americans get ready to pack their bags for international summer excursions, there are some important travel ...

Planning an overseas getaway? Before you start dreaming about gelato in Rome or beaches in the Caribbean, check your passport. While a Real ID will get you through domestic flights, you’ll still need ...

Check your passport expiration date. It may not be accepted if it's close to expiring. Here's how to renew your passport by mail or online. A U.S. passport counts as a Real ID, which takes effect May ...

San Diego County residents will no longer have to travel to Los Angeles for urgent U.S.-passport services. The U.S. State Department has opened a passport office in downtown San Diego that will ...

A policy that requires passports to display a person’s sex assigned at birth will come into play during renewals and ...