U.S. to accept passport applications with X listed as gender marker

The U.S. will begin accepting applications for gender-neutral passports beginning April 11, the State Department announced.

Key Points: 

• Beginning April 11, U.S. citizens will be able to select an X as their gender marker on their U.S. passport application if they are applying for a U.S. passport book and selecting routine service.
• Beginning in late 2023, applicants will be able to select X when applying for a passport card or selecting expedited service.
• The State Department also anticipates that by late 2023 applicants will be able to select X when applying for:
  • Emergency passports printed at U.S. embassies and consulates.
  • Expedited and emergency passports issued at passport agencies or centers.
  • Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBAs).

Additional Information: Information on how to apply can be found here. General information about passports and processing times is available here.

This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.

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