Passport applications and renewals continue during a government shutdown, as the State Department keeps services running.

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 ...

The State Department has opened an online passport renewal portal, allowing a limited number of Americans to submit an application online. The department is conducting a trial for the renewal system ...

There are many reasons why someone may need a new passport. Whether it's because your last one was damaged or it was expired, you'll want to have a valid passport before you travel. And you'll need ...

CHICAGO -- This morning, millions of Americans hoping to travel abroad are instead stuck in limbo in a massive mounting backlog of passport applications. "I'm trying to contact everyone that I can to ...

On Wednesday evening, the U.S. Department of State shut down its online appointment system for passport applicants citing scammers who had been grabbing appointments in order to sell them to desperate ...