Passport applications and renewals continue during a government shutdown, as the State Department keeps services running.

Maybe this has happened to you. You’re planning an international trip and have the hotels and flights booked. Then you look at your passport and realize it’s out of date. Your passport needs to be ...

Renewing your passport online doesn't mean that you'll receive it any sooner than usual, though. The State Department is sticking to its " routine service " for passport renewals, whether they're ...