First of all, passport books are the required form of identification for international travel by land, sea, or air. Issued by the US Department of State, they’re little booklets, five inches by ...

The department will be able to offer the option to all passport applicants once it finishes updating its systems and forms by early 2022, according to State Department spokesperson Ned Price.

The price for renewing an adult passport book now totals $130. The price for a minor passport book for those under age 16 is now $135 (consisting of a $100 application fee and a $35 acceptance fee).

Travelers should be aware that not all types of U.S. passports can be renewed online, and people seeking their first passport must still follow the in-person application process.

Given the high demand for passports, U.S. travelers planning global adventures should start now: Current U.S. passport processing times are 10-13 weeks. Expedited plans will cost extra.

All passports are sent to New Hampshire, where they are sorted randomly to either a processing center or passport agency. (See Hack #6 below on how to figure out where your passport is being ...

U.S. citizens applying for a passport can now select the gender "X" on their applications in addition to the previously available "F" and "M" options.

With the new fee, the cost of a first-time adult passport book comes out to $165, comprising of a $130 application fee and a $35 acceptance fee. The price for renewing an adult passport book now ...

The price for renewing an adult passport book now totals $130. The price for a minor passport book for those under age 16 is now $135 (consisting of a $100 application fee and a $35 acceptance fee).