Travel
Passport
Apply for or renew a U.S. passport through a passport acceptance facility, by mail/online when eligible, or at a regional Passport Agency for urgent travel.
Start with your city
Choose a state and city to open the local Passport page with the responsible office and official appointment links.
Quick answer
Documents you need
Completed passport application form (DS-11 / DS-82 — see Official forms on this site, sourced from eforms.state.gov) · Evidence of U.S. citizenship (original + photocopy) · Photo ID (original + photocopy) · Passport photo that meets State Department requirements
Responsible office
The state or county office for your city of residence
How to complete it
Choose your city below the quick answer, then book through the official appointment or online service.
Fees
Passport book/card fees and acceptance facility execution fees are published on travel.state.gov. Confirm the current amount with the official fee calculator before you apply.
What you should know
- Acceptance facilities (post offices, clerks, libraries) are not the same as regional Passport Agencies.
- Regional Passport Agencies require appointments for urgent travel; book only through passportappointment.travel.state.gov or NPIC.
- This site shows only addresses, phones, and hours published on official State Department sources — never invented booking links.
Official forms
How to proceed
- Check current processing times on travel.state.gov.
- Use the official form and fee calculator to choose the correct form.
- If you need routine service, find a passport acceptance facility and confirm how that facility takes appointments.
- If you have urgent travel within the State Department’s published window, use the official Online Passport Appointment System for a Passport Agency.
- Bring required documents, photos, and payment — never pay a third party for a government appointment slot.
Documents checklist
- Completed passport application form (DS-11 / DS-82 — see Official forms on this site, sourced from eforms.state.gov)
- Evidence of U.S. citizenship (original + photocopy)
- Photo ID (original + photocopy)
- Passport photo that meets State Department requirements
- Proof of international travel for Passport Agency urgent appointments
Responsible office
The responsible office depends on your state and city. Use the city picker above to open the local page with the verified contact card, appointment link, and jurisdiction notices.
What matters before you apply
Who is eligible?
U.S. citizens and nationals. First-time applicants and many minors must apply in person at an acceptance facility. Some adults can renew online or by mail when eligible.
Processing time
Routine and expedited processing times are published on travel.state.gov and change. Passport Agencies handle urgent travel within published eligibility windows.
Common mistakes
- Paying a third-party site for a Passport Agency appointment (State Department warns this is fraudulent)
- Going to a Passport Agency without urgent-travel eligibility or an appointment
- Assuming every acceptance facility uses the same booking process
- Using a mailing address or incomplete street when looking up locations
Common reasons for denial
- Missing citizenship evidence or photo ID
- Photo does not meet requirements
- Application form incomplete or wrong form for the situation
Alternatives
- Online passport renewal when travel.state.gov says you are eligible
- Renew by mail when eligible
- Life-or-death emergency guidance on travel.state.gov
If you are turned away
Follow the instructions in any letter or email from Passport Services. Correct documents through the official process on travel.state.gov — do not use unofficial “appointment sellers.”
Do passport online
Complete the transaction online when the official portal says you are eligible — no office visit required.
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Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Checked against official .gov sources — unknown fields are left blank
- Last checked
- August 11, 2026
- Primary source
- U.S. Department of State — Passports
- Contact fields are only shown when published on official .gov sources.
- Unknown phones, emails, or hours are left blank — never invented.