U.S. Federal Credentials Directory
Passports, Social Security cards, trusted traveler programs, tax IDs, and naturalization. The federal documents, with the guides and tools for each.
Federal credentials, in four families
Passports
Fourteen guides cover every passport track: renewal, first-time, lost or stolen at home and abroad, damaged, ages 16 and 17, under 16, name change or correction, speed, fees, status, card vs book, photos, and living abroad. Start at U.S. Passport Guides by Situation, or go straight to How to Renew a U.S. Passport and How to Apply for a First U.S. Passport. The three passport tools sit with the guides: the Fee Calculator, the Timeline Planner, and the Renewal Eligibility Checker.
Social Security cards
- Replacement. Free, three routes, the 3-per-year and 10-per-lifetime limits, and the evidence rules. How to Replace a Lost or Stolen Social Security Card
- Newborn. Enumeration at Birth at the hospital, the office route if missed, and the documents. How to Get a Social Security Card for a Newborn
- Name change. The both-names document rule, the online position, and the limits that do not apply. How to Change Your Name on a Social Security Card
Trusted traveler programs
- Chooser. TSA PreCheck vs Global Entry vs NEXUS: fees, benefits, steps, and the travel-pattern forks as the agencies state them. TSA PreCheck vs Global Entry vs NEXUS
Tax IDs and naturalization
- ITIN. A 9-digit federal tax number for a person with a tax purpose who is not eligible for a Social Security number, on Form W-7. How to Get an ITIN With IRS Form W-7
- EIN. A free federal tax ID for a business or other entity, on Form SS-4, online, by fax, or by mail. How to Get an EIN With IRS Form SS-4
- Naturalization. Form N-400 for a lawful permanent resident becoming a U.S. citizen, with the 5-year track, the 90-day early filing rule, and the fee forks. How to Apply for Naturalization With Form N-400
The other directories
- Unclaimed Property by State
- Illinois Admin Process Directory
- Security Deposit Return Deadlines by State
- Car Title Transfer by State
- Duplicate Title Replacement by State
- Final Paycheck Laws by State
- Wage Claim Filing by State
- Name Change Laws by State
- Vehicle Registration Renewal by State
- Small Claims for a Withheld Deposit by State
- Mailchimp Export Methods by Destination
- U.S. Passport Guides by Situation
- Court Fee Waivers by State
- Expired Vehicle Registration Renewal by State
- Temporary Registration Permits by State
- US Admin Process Directory
Facts verified against official sources 2026-10-27 and 2026-10-29. General process information, not legal advice.
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