Mailing your application? Keep in mind that the estimated time frame for processing begins once your application is received at a passport agency or processing center.

Getting a passport will take longer than usual amid a giant backlog of applications.

CHICAGO -- This morning, millions of Americans hoping to travel abroad are instead stuck in limbo in a massive mounting backlog of passport applications. "I'm trying to contact everyone that I can ...

The State Department has opened an online passport renewal portal, allowing a limited number of Americans to submit an application online. The department is conducting a trial for the renewal syste… ...

The United States Department of State is holding local events across America to help travelers complete their passport application process.

That demand means extended wait times. New passport applications will now take 10-13 weeks get processed. You can opt to expedite your application for $60.