Passport Applications
Before visiting a foreign country, you should ensure that all your travel concerns are addressed.
Learn how to apply in person for your U.S. passport or your child's passport here.
How can I renew my existing passport?
Already have a passport? You can renew it if you're eligible.
I can't wait for the normal six week processing time for my application. Can I request an expedite?
Yes. For an additional fee, you can request expedited processing which normally takes two weeks.
For more information on expediting processing, visit the Expedited Service Page at the U.S. Consular Affairs Web Site.
For general questions regarding the State Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs passport services, see the State Department's Frequently Asked Questions about Passports web page.
If you would like my help with passport issue, my office will need a completed Privacy Release Form.
Please provide us with the following information on the Privacy Release Form:
- Date of travel
- Planned destination
- Reason for travel (tourism, visiting family, business, etc.)
- Last four digits of Social Security Number
- Application locator number (if known)
- Date of birth
- Proof of travel
If you are submitting a Privacy Release Form on behalf of your minor child, please fill out the form in their name and with their information. We also ask that you provide your name and state your relationship to the minor child in the description box to let us know that you are submitting the form on your child’s behalf.
