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U.S. Passports

U.S. Passports

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U.S. Passports

Get or replace a passport

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I'm applying as an adult (first time or do not qualify for renewal)

Children under age 16

Children age 16 and 17

I'm an adult renewing by mail

I'm an adult renewing online

Report it lost or stolen

Change my name or correct an error

 

Prepare to apply

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Compare a passport book and card

Find processing times

Take a photo

Calculate your fees

Fill out your form and print it

Get citizenship evidence 

Get photo identification

 

 

Rush my passport

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I need it in less than 6 weeks

I need it even faster in less than 2-3 weeks. Restrictions apply.

 

After I apply

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Get email updates about my application status

Respond to a letter or email

Using your new passport

 
Check Your Application Status
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Processing Times

Routine: 4-6 weeks*

Expedited: 2-3 weeks and an extra $60*

*Consider the total time it will take to get a passport when you are booking travel. Processing times only include the time your application is at a passport agency or center.

  • It may take up to 2 weeks for applications to arrive at a passport agency or center. It may take up to 2 weeks for you to receive a completed passport after we print it. 
  • Processing times + mailing times = total time to get a passport

Urgent Travel: See our Get my Passport Fast page. 

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