The government shutdown, which began on Oct. 1, 2025, has impacted many federal services, but passport processing hasn't been affected—yet.

Getting or renewing a U.S. passport has gotten significantly easier and faster in the past year. Many people can renew their passports online, rather than by mail. And, as of this writing, the longest ...

The government shut down Wednesday after lawmakers failed to pass a funding bill, but that should not significantly impact passport operations. The State Department’s Bureau of Consular ...

Planning a trip? You can apply for a U.S. passport in person at a rare event in northern California. A passport acceptance fair will be held in Redwood City, according to the U.S. Department of State.

Need a passport? You can apply in person at an upcoming event in the Sacramento area — and you won’t even need an appointment. The U.S. Postal Service will host a rare passport fair in Roseville on ...

Getting a passport in time for an international trip can be stressful at the best of times. The government shutdown, which entered its 10th day on Oct. 10 and has impacted a range of federal ...

The Japanese Emperor and Empress, along with the British monarch, are uniquely exempt from needing passports for ...