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Your Passport Is Stuck in Processing. What Does That Mean?
If your passport is stuck in processing, it usually means a passport agency or center is still reviewing your application. The State Department says how long your status stays “In Process” depends on the service you chose and current processing times. A long wait isn’t always a sign that something is wrong. Below, we cover…
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Photo Rejected for Passport? Here’s How to Fix It Fast
If the State Department rejects your passport photo, it will send you a letter or email and put your application on hold until you send a new photo. You have 90 days to respond. Get a new photo that meets every rule, send it to the address on the letter, and your application moves again.…
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How to Get a Money Order for Your Passport Application
USPS money-order fees verified on August 31, 2026. The U.S. Department of State does not accept cash or credit cards for the passport application fee. It has to be a check or a money order. A money order is a prepaid, guaranteed payment you buy with cash or a debit card, so it is what…
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How Long Does It Take to Get a Passport?
How long does it take to get a passport? With the State Department alone, routine processing takes 4 to 6 weeks and expedited processing takes 2 to 3 weeks, and mail time comes on top of both. If you have urgent international travel, you may also qualify for an in-person appointment at a passport agency.…
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How to Renew a Passport (2026): DS-82 Step by Step
Eligibility and processing figures verified against travel.state.gov on September 17, 2026. Most adults renew a U.S. passport by mail using Form DS-82, no appointment and no trip to the post office required. You qualify if your most recent passport was issued when you were 16 or older, within the last 15 years, is undamaged, and…
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Passport Photo Requirements
A U.S. passport photo must be 2 x 2 inches, in color, and taken in the last 6 months. You need a plain white or off-white background, a neutral expression or a natural closed-mouth smile, both eyes open, and no glasses. Those are the State Department’s passport photo rules, and a photo that misses one…
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How Much Is a U.S. Passport? 2026 Fees and Costs
Fees verified against travel.state.gov on August 31, 2026. A first-time adult passport book costs $165. That is a $130 application fee paid to the U.S. Department of State, plus a $35 acceptance fee paid to the facility that takes your application. A renewal by mail costs $130 and has no acceptance fee. A child’s passport…
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Checking Your Passport Status
To check your passport status, use the State Department’s online status checker with your last name, date of birth, and the last four digits of your Social Security number. It shows where your application stands, and we explain each status below. Applied through The Passport Office? Track your order on our track page with your…
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How To Get A Passport Fast – The Quick, No-stress Way To Rush Your Passport Application
Do you want to get a passport fast? You certainly do if you plan to travel abroad within two weeks and still don’t have a valid passport. Airlines won’t let you on the plane without one but waiting 4 to 12 weeks for regular processing won’t cut it. Having to rush your passport application process…
Tag: Passport Application
Passport application articles cover forms, photos, fees, and proof of identity. First, make a checklist for your needs. Then review common mistakes before you apply. Check current forms and rules with the State Department.