How to Get an Expedited Passport in Miami Before Your Vacation
The Passport OfficeSo you’ve booked your vacation, but there’s one problem: your passport isn’t ready. Maybe it’s expired. Maybe you just realized you never had one at all. Either way, time is…
How to Update Your Passport Gender Marker After the New Court Ruling
A new federal court ruling allows all U.S. citizens to update their passport gender markers, even while the legal challenge to the previous restrictions continues. This means trans applicants can…
Your Passport Is Fine—But What About Your Kid’s? Hidden Pitfalls to Watch For
You’re ready for your family trip. Bags are packed. Your passport is valid. But have you checked your child’s passport? Many parents are unaware that child passports have a shorter expiration…
How to Replace a Passport You Haven’t Seen in Years
If you haven't seen your passport in years, you’re not alone. Maybe it got packed away during a move, left behind at a former address, or disappeared over the years.…
Online Passport Appointments: Get Help No Matter Where You Are
Need a passport but not near a passport agency? You’re not alone. Many travelers live hours from the nearest passport office, but that shouldn’t stop you from getting the necessary…
Booked a Trip But No Passport? Here’s What to Do Next
Close-up of a person holding an orange suitcase while walking on a city street during the day. You booked an international trip—flights confirmed, hotels locked in—but just realized you don’t…
Why You Should Renew Your Passport Early
Side view of a young man standing in front of the airport counter You may not have a trip planned right now, but that doesn’t mean your passport should sit…
What Airlines Don’t Tell You About International Travel and Your Passport
You’ve booked the ticket, planned the itinerary, and packed your bags. But if your passport isn’t travel-ready, your trip could come to a stop before it begins. While airlines handle…
Name Change After Marriage or Divorce? You’ll Need a New Passport—Here’s How
Name written with wooden cubes If you recently had a name change due to marriage or divorce, remember to update your passport, too. Your passport must match your legal name,…
Lost Passport While Traveling? What to Do and How to Prepare
If you lost your passport while traveling, it doesn’t have to ruin your trip. Whether it was stolen, misplaced, or accidentally damaged, there are steps you can take to get…