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

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SAN DIEGO — If you’re planning on taking an international summer vacation this year, now is the time to get your passport in order. An “unprecedented” demand for passports has created longer ...

Maybe you want to spend some time abroad? A U.S. passport allows access to 186 destinations. And more U.S. residents are looking to get the documents, to the point where the U.S. Department of State ...

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 ...

Need a new ID or passport? Here’s how to easily track the progress of your Smart ID card or passport application using the Department of Home Affairs’ convenient track and trace system. To track your ...

It typically takes four to six weeks for a passport renewal, or two to three weeks for expedited service. The application fee for a passport book is $130, with a $35 acceptance fee. With summer travel ...