Passport acceptance facilities like post offices, clerks of court, and libraries have special passport fairs across the United States to help you get your passport.

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Get a Passport Learn how to apply in person for your U.S. passport or your child's passport. Find your application status. Already have a passport? You can renew it if you're eligible.

Sep 25, 2025 · Use if you are applying for the first time, for your child who is under age 16, or you don't meet our requirements to renew your passport. Print the form but do not sign it until we ask you to do …

Sep 4, 2025 · You must submit your passport application, documents, and fees at an authorized passport acceptance facility. The passport agent will verify your ID, give you an oath, and have you …

Use this site to find the nearest acceptance facility where you can submit your U.S. passport application. Acceptance facilities include post offices, clerks of court, public libraries, and other local government …

Nov 26, 2025 · Other websites or companies claiming you can renew your passport online may be fraudulent. No one else can sign and submit your online passport application for you.

Aug 1, 2025 · The first two digits of your nine-digit passport application locator number allow you to know which agency or center is working on your application. You can find your application locator …

Oct 9, 2025 · When you apply for a passport using Form DS-11, you will need to pay two fees: one to the U.S. Department of State and one to the facility where you submit your application.

Sep 4, 2025 · You must submit your child’s passport application, documents, and fees at an authorized passport acceptance facility. The passport agent will verify your ID, give you an oath, and have you …