Passports are obtained through the Passport Services Division of the Department of State. Through your local passport acceptance agent, you can apply for a new passport, renew your old one, or do any of a number of things, including replacing a lost, stolen, or damaged passport, or adding new pages to your existing book. 

If you have had trouble securing services regarding a passport issue, Congressman Schiff’s office may be able to help expedite the process.  Please complete a Casework Authorization Form and a Passport Information Form and return it to Congressman Schiff's Pasadena office.  The office fax number is (626) 304-0572.  Please contact Congressman Schiff's office at (626) 304-2727 if you have any additional questions.

Also, check the State Department website for travel warnings and consular information sheets that provide helpful information about the country you plan on visiting. The State Department services website also contains very comprehensive information on all the services it provides both stateside and abroad. This includes crisis assistance for U.S. Citizens living or traveling abroad and various travel publications available on-line.

American Embassies and Consulates General
Many U.S. Diplomatic Missions abroad have information on-line. For those that don't, check the State Department's Key Officers of Foreign Service Posts for addresses, and phone and fax numbers for U.S. Embassies and Consulates throughout the world.