How to Trace a Passport Application
A United States passport is an identification document issued by the U.S. Department of State and is required for all international travel by U.S. citizens. To receive a passport, individuals must apply at a passport acceptance facility or at one of the regional passport agencies in the U.S. created to serve the general public. If your travel dates are approaching and the requested passport has not arrived, there are several ways to locate the passport or determine the status of the application.
Instructions
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Call the National Passport Application Center. You can also check the status of your passport online at the center's website.
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Provide your date of birth, the last four digits of your Social Security number and your full last name when prompted.
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Report non-receipt of your passport if you have not received the passport by mail in the time frame indicated when the application was submitted. After 90 days of the issue date, if you have not reported non-receipt of your passport, you must reapply and will have to pay the full passport fee again.
