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U.S. Passport Guides by Situation
Every passport track, grouped by the situation that brings you here. Renewal, first-time, lost, damaged, children, changes, speed, cost, and status.
Passport guides by situation
Renewing and first-time applications
- Renewing. Online renewal and mail renewal, the eligibility gates, the fees, and the mailing addresses. How to Renew a U.S. Passport
- First time. DS-11 in person, the evidence rules, and the two-fee split. How to Apply for a First U.S. Passport
- Ages 16 and 17. One parent shown aware, four ways, with a 10-year passport. U.S. Passport for 16- and 17-Year-Olds
- Under 16. Both parents present or approving, no renewal ever, 5-year validity. U.S. Passport for a Child Under 16
Lost, stolen, and damaged
- Lost or stolen at home. Report first to cancel it, then DS-11 with the loss detail. How to Replace a Lost or Stolen U.S. Passport
- Lost or stolen abroad. Embassy or consulate in person, emergency passport up to 1 year. How to Replace a Lost or Stolen U.S. Passport Abroad
- Damaged. DS-11 plus a signed statement, with the damage list the State Department publishes. How to Replace a Damaged U.S. Passport
Changes, speed, cost, and status
- Name change or data error. DS-5504 within 1 year of both clocks, no fee; the error track has its own validity clock. How to Change or Correct a U.S. Passport
- Getting one fast. Routine, expedited, urgent appointments, and life-or-death emergencies, with the exact clocks. How to Get a U.S. Passport Fast
- Fees. Every fee in the book, card, and both columns, first-time and renewal, with the refund rules. How Much Does a U.S. Passport Cost
- Status check. The status page, the four stages, the 90-day rule, and the locator codes. How to Check Your U.S. Passport Application Status
- Card vs book. Where the card works, where it does not, and the upgrade paths. U.S. Passport Card vs Passport Book
- Living abroad. The Canada mail track, the embassy in-person default, and why procedures differ by post. U.S. Passport While Living Abroad
Photos
- Photo rules. Printed and digital, head size, recency, glasses, children, and appearance changes. U.S. Passport Photo Requirements
Tools
- U.S. Passport Fee Calculator: the total for a track, with expedite, delivery, and file-search options.
- U.S. Passport Timeline Planner: apply-by dates from a travel date, for routine, expedited, and urgent service.
- U.S. Passport Renewal Eligibility Checker: online, mail, or in person, from the eligibility gates.
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. Federal Credentials Directory
- 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. General process information, not legal advice.
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