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

Renewing your passport online doesn't mean that you'll receive it any sooner than usual, though. The State Department is ...

The government shutdown, which began on Oct. 1, 2025, has impacted many federal services, but passport processing hasn't been affected—yet.

Need a passport? You can apply in person at an upcoming event in the Sacramento area — and you won’t even need an appointment. The U.S. Postal Service will host a rare passport fair in Roseville on ...