Help with Passports
Having an issue with your passport application or a renewal? Whether you need a passport for an upcoming business trip, to visit family, or a nice vacation, my office may be able to help you.
Please refer to this page to learn how we can help or find other resources.
Need help right away?
- Open your case on our website here.
- Call (913) 621-0832 to reach our Overland Park office.
How We Can Help
Our office is here to serve you if you have any problems at any step of the passport application process. We may be able to help you with:
- Expedited requests.
- Status inquiries.
- Problems with applications.
- Passport renewal delays.
- General questions.
These are just some of the ways we can help. And if we can't help you directly, we'll do our best to find someone who can. We're here to serve you.
Get help right away:
- Open your case on our website here.
- Call (913) 621-0832 to reach our Overland Park office
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Helpful Passport Resources
Please scroll down to see resources for further help with applying or renewing your passport.
- Get a Status Update: Check your passport application status online or call the National Passport Information Center at 1 (877) 487-2778.
- Passport processing times: If you're planning international travel and don't yet have a passport, be sure to check the processing times.
- Note: Processing times are subject to change based on the volume of applications. Generally, passport applications are at their peak in the late spring and early summer.
- Expedite your passport application: If you're traveling in two weeks or less, it's recommended that you:
- Make an appointment: At a passport agency or center.
- National Passport Center: Or you can call the National Passport Center at 1-877-487-2778 (1-888-874-7793 TDD/TTY).
- Emergency passports: It may be possible to get an emergency passport if you must travel out of the country in 72 hours or less due to a family emergency like a death in the family. Please contact the National Passport Center for help at 1-877-487-2778 (1-888-874-7793 TDD/TTY).
- Find a passport acceptance facility: You may apply for your passport at an acceptance facility, which are located throughout our district in places like libraries and post offices. Routine and expedited service may be available.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- When should I renew my passport?
- Renew your passport approximately nine months before it expires.
- Check the expiration date because certain countries require passports to remain valid for up to six months after travel. Also, some airlines do not allow you to board if you do not meet this requirement.
- Do I need a passport book or card? A valid passport is required to travel internationally. The State Department provides citizens the option of applying for either the traditional U.S. Passport Book or a U.S. Passport Card:
- The traditional Passport Book allows for international travel by air, sea, or land. A U.S. Passport Card allows for land and sea ports-of-entry crossings from Canada, Mexico, The Caribbean, and Bermuda.
- See a detailed comparison: Refer to State Department's Passport Book webpage to see what's best for your needs.
- Other Frequently Asked Questions: Search frequently asked questions at the State Department.
Get help right away:
- Overland Park office: (913) 621-0832.
- Learn how to open your case here.