Passport applications and renewals continue during a government shutdown, as the State Department keeps services running.

As of July 2022, the processing times shared by the U.S. Department of State for a passport application are eight to 11 weeks. The processing time of a passport starts as soon as it’s received by a ...

Renewing your passport online doesn't mean that you'll receive it any sooner than usual, though. The State Department is ...

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

If you need a passport fast, even the government’s “expedited” service takes a month. Use this hack to do it in a day. I recently found myself in a passport pickle. I took a travel-writing assignment ...

The Sangamon County Circuit Clerk’s Office is hosting a passport registration day this Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Rochester ...

Coming back to work at the State Department won't jeopardize their retirement benefits under the Passport Backlog Reduction Act. President Bush signed legislation July 30 that will allow retired ...