United States | State Department implementing one passport book size

Today, the State Department published a Federal Register Notice (FRN) stating that the U.S. will move to a single standardized passport book size, ending the availability of multiple book-size options.

Key takeaways:

U.S. passports will transition to a single-sized, 38-page passport book. According to the notice, the new version will be issued “with the release of the next redesign” and replace both the 26-page book and 50-page book options.

Planned passport process enhancements forthcoming. The FRN also states that the State Department has planned enhancements to its Online Passport Renewal platform allowing overseas applicants to renew online.

Additional information: The new passport design is expected to increase efficiency and reduce waste. The Department seeks input from stakeholders on the potential burdens of eliminating the 50-page book as an option. The public can submit comments here by June 22, 2026.

This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice Group.

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