Where You Can—and Can’t—Apply for US Passport After State Department Change
Summary
The U.S. State Department has told nonprofit public libraries to stop processing passport applications. Most U.S. residents still have access to over 7,500 other places where they can apply for passports, like post offices and government-run libraries. This change means some communities will need to find new places to apply for passports.Key Facts
- Nonprofit public libraries are no longer allowed to process passport applications.
- Over 7,500 authorized locations, like post offices and government-run libraries, continue to process applications.
- About 99% of people in the U.S. live within 20 miles of a passport acceptance facility.
- Passport applications are still accepted at government-run libraries, clerks of court, and local government offices.
- Regional passport agencies assist customers needing urgent travel outside the U.S. and work by appointment only.
- The State Department has a tool to find passport acceptance sites by ZIP code or city.
- Non-governmental entities are not authorized to collect passport application fees.
- People renewing passports might be eligible to do so by mail or online.
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