Applying for or renewing a passport can be stressful, especially when preparing for an international trip. The government shutdown, which began on Oct. 1, 2025, has impacted many federal services, but ...

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Americans can now renew their passports online, following the official launch of the U.S. Department of State's online renewal system on Wednesday. The department, which had initially tested the ...

When the federal government shuts down, many Americans worry about how it affects essential services, especially those related to travel. For people planning international trips, the biggest concern ...

If the thought of renewing your passport conjures images of fluorescent lights, endless lines and sacrificing a precious day off, I've got news for you. You can officially stop dreading it. You don't ...

It used to be that renewing your passport required taking time off work, standing in line, and dealing with paperwork. Thankfully, that is no longer the case. You can now renew your passport from the ...

Maybe you want to spend some time abroad? A U.S. passport allows access to 186 destinations. And more U.S. residents are looking to get the documents, to the point where the U.S. Department of State ...