**Editor’s Note (Updated July 2025):** Passport gender marker policies have changed since this blog was first published. As of January 20, 2025, the U.S. no longer issues passports with the “X” marker. All new passports must reflect the applicant’s sex assigned at birth (M or F).
Existing “X” marker passports remain valid until they expire. For the most current info on what this means for you, read our latest update: 👉 [U.S.
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Trying to figure out how to get a passport in San Diego? It’s harder than it sounds.
California is one of the most well-traveled states, and San Diego is its second-largest city.
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*The passport fees have recently changed. As of April 2nd, 2018, the passport acceptance fee has gone up from $25 to $35.
Need to get a passport? Not sure how to get started?
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Trying to get a passport in New Mexico? You’re not alone in your frustration. A flood of passport applications has overwhelmed post offices across the state. Here’s how to cut through the red tape and get your passport fast!
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This information on this page is no longer valid. You cannot add pages to your passport. If you are out of passport pages, you MUST apply for a passport renewal.
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The New Year brings good news for US citizens living in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands: no longer will an expedited passport require an expensive and time-consuming trip to the mainland.
Read ArticleAdopting a child is an incredibly stressful process, especially if you choose to adopt from another country. Though the reward of giving a child a family is immeasurable, international adoption often requires an intense commitment in the form of time, energy and money.
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