You can also apply for a passport at 7,400 post offices, libraries and other government facilities. More than 99% of Americans currently live within 25 miles of such a facility that accepts applications. The Cincinnati, Ohio, center will be the closest when it opens.

Maybe you want to spend some time abroad? A U.S. passport allows access to 186 destinations. And more U.S. residents are looking to get the documents, to the point where the U.S. Department of State is expanding the number of passport agencies across the ...

Your U.S. passport is a travel essential because a U.S. citizen’s birth certificate does not suffice to cross borders. That law applies to citizens of any age — even baby. So, it’s never too early to get started with your application. A passport is a ...

There’s a special passport fair in Durham this week for first-time applicants. Passport acceptance facilities across the country — such as at schools, libraries and post offices — have been holding special passport fairs to help travelers apply for ...

If you already have a U.S. passport, check its expiration date. An adult passport lasts 10 years—but many countries require that it be valid at least six months past the date of your trip. To renew (or get one for the first time), go to travel.state.gov.

The free Virginia 250 Passport celebrates America’s 250th anniversary. The 64-page booklet highlights destinations.