Introduction

What you need to know:

1. Applicants for passports must be U.S. Citizens.
2. All applicants must appear in person.
3. Both parents must appear in person for minors under the age of 16. Please read additional information about this process at travel.state.gov

PROCESSING TIME

Processing times begin the day the U.S. Department of State receives the application; not the day the applicaion is executed or mailed. For the most up to date processing times, please visit www.travel.state.gov/passports.