Planning to get or renew a U.S. passport? This guide covers first-time applications, online and mail renewals, passport books vs. cards, current fees, processing times, urgent travel, and what to check before an international trip.

Need to change the name on your U.S. passport? This guide explains whether you should use Form DS-5504, DS-82, or DS-11, what documents you'll need, current fees and processing times, and what to know if you have international travel coming up.