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How To Apply For A New Passport Card

This article was reviewed and updated in January 2026 to reflect current passport card requirements.

The passport card serves as a legitimate federal ID mainly intended for travelers visiting Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean via land and sea routes. Resembling the size and shape of a driver’s license, it conveniently fits into your wallet. Please note that the passport card is applicable for specific types of international travel and cannot be utilized for international air travel.

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What Is The Fastest Way To Get A Passport?

When international travel is approaching, having a valid U.S. passport is essential. Without one, you won’t be able to board your flight or enter your destination country. If your passport has expired, is damaged, or you need a new one in a hurry, you may be wondering: What’s the fastest way to get a U.S.

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What is a Damaged Passport?

You shouldn’t travel with a damaged passport. But how damaged does it have to be before it’s considered unusable? If you travel frequently, your passport will eventually end up in less-than-pristine condition.

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U.S. Passport Update: Changes to the “X” Passport Gender Marker and What It Means for Applicants

The U.S. Department of State has issued new guidance regarding U.S. passports with the “X” gender marker. Passports with this marker remain valid until their expiration date, but as of January 20th 2025, the Department of State will no longer issue new passports with the “X” gender marker.

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How to Apply for a New Passport

Your passport is one of the most important documents you will ever own, and the process to get one can be overwhelming. There are different passport processing speeds, fees, and required documents, but we will make it easy to understand how to apply for a new passport.

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How to Get a Child Passport

*As of April 2nd, 2018, the passport acceptance fee increased from $25 to $35.

All children, no matter how young, need a passport of their own to leave the country by air and in some cases by land and sea.

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New Birth Certificate Requirements for Passport Applications

If you’re applying for a passport, you should be aware that the Department of State revised its guidelines concerning which birth certificates it will accept as proof of citizenship.

As of April 1st, 2011, all birth certificates submitted with passport applications must include your parent or parents’ names.

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Blog Entries on passport application

How To Apply For A New Passport Card

What Is The Fastest Way To Get A Passport?

What is a Damaged Passport?

U.S. Passport Update: Changes to the “X” Passport Gender Marker and What It Means for Applicants

How to Apply for a New Passport

How to Get a Child Passport

New Birth Certificate Requirements for Passport Applications

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