Passport applications and renewals continue during a government shutdown, as the State Department keeps services running.
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.
The United States’ latest government shutdown has been ongoing for around a month, but those applying for passports don’t ...
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 ...
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 ...