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Transgender passport help: Changing Gender on Passports, Passport Renewals and More

Transgender Passport Help: Changing Gender On Passports, Passport Renewals and More
By Passport Editorial

**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. Passport Gender Marker Policy: What Changed in 2025]…

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How to Fill Out a Passport Application Form
By Passport Editorial

One of the least fun parts of applying for a passport is filling out the passport application form.  Paperwork is never fun, and the procedure for filling out the application form can be a little bit confusing. To minimize the frustration,  here's a handy, step-by-step guide for filling out Passport Application Form DS-11, an application for a new passport. Step 1- Read Pages 1,2 and 4. These pages have important information about the documents you'll need to apply for a…

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Do You Need to Go to a Passport Office to Get a Passport?
By Passport Editorial

Some 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: This is your first time applying for a US passport, or your current US passport was issued before you turned 16. You are currently under 16 years of age. Your passport has been…

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