According to statistics from the US State Department published in the Washington Post, as of 2007 only 27% of Americans had a valid passport. That’s not very many people, but passport applications have increased in recent years as passports become necessary for more and more people. Do you need a US passport? Here are some reasons why you might:
Travel
If you are traveling outside of the US, you probably need a passport.
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Update: Passport rules for the Virgin Islands have changed. View the latest rules here.
If your spring or summer travel plans include travel to the Virgin Islands, you may be wondering if you need a passport.
Read ArticleAs of November 1st, 2016, you are no longer allowed to wear glasses in your passport photo.
Before you go in to have passport photos taken, it’s a good idea to be aware of the US Passport Agency’s requirements for passport photos.
Read ArticleUPDATED INFORMATION as of June 1, 2009:
A passport, a passport card, a NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST enrollment card, or an enhanced driver’s license is required to travel to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean by land or by sea.
Read ArticleWhen you use an expediting company to expedite your passport, there are some things you need to know before you submit your application. For example, when you expedite your passport using an private expediting company, in most cases you have to mail all of your documents to the expediting company using an express mail service.
Read ArticleHow do you know when it’s time to renew your passport? This may sound like a trick question. After all, isn’t the expiration date written right there next to your picture?
Read ArticleSome passport requests, including renewals and name changes, can be handled through the mail. However, the government requires many passport applicants to apply in person. If any of the following conditions apply to you, you’ll need to submit your passport application in person at a passport office:
