What do I do? A: Normal processing time for a US passport application is currently around 4-6 weeks, according to the State Department.

Young travelers or those seeking to get a passport for the first time may be able to apply for one during a series of ...

State recently teamed up with USAGov to crowdsource suggestions on how the passport application and renewal process might get a citizen experience upgrade.

The lawsuit argues that the way in which the U.S. State Department is deciding whether to issue passports to American citizens is a violation of both the due process and equal protection clauses of ...

Special Passport Acceptance Fairs are organized events where U.S. citizens can both apply for a passport for the first time if they have never done so or go through the steps of getting one for a ...

For most of us, getting a passport is a pretty straightforward process. Go to the post office for an application, fill it out, get a picture taken, make a copy of your birth certificate, write a check ...

Getting a passport in the US can be quite the rigmarole, but it is about to get a bit simpler. The State Department has announced that online passport renewal is officially available to the public ...

Passport applications are currently taking up to 18 weeks to process and the State Department says it "will take time" before that long waiting period eases.

Eligible U.S. citizens and nationals can renew their passport online. Before applying, you'll need to check that you meet the ...

Mark Esqueda, a U.S. military veteran, is suing the State Department after he had a passport application repeatedly denied. Lynette Kalsnes/ACLU of Minnesota ...

These citizens, along with people whose passports were lost or stolen, can apply for an emergency passport that will enable them to return to the United States.

Identification document: The parents or guardians applying for a child's passport must present a physical, government-issued ...