Who gets denied a passport?

Reasons for denying a passport include a valid, unsealed federal warrant of arrest, a federal or state criminal court order, a condition of parole or probation forbidding departure from the United States (or the jurisdiction of the court), or a request for extradition.



Passport denial typically occurs for specific legal or financial reasons rather than general character. In the United States, the most common reasons include being "seriously delinquent" on federal taxes (generally owing over $62,000 as of 2026), owing more than $2,500 in child support, or having an active warrant for arrest. Additionally, individuals on parole or probation that forbids international travel, those ruled legally incompetent by a court, or individuals with certain drug-related convictions involving international borders may be denied. Minor errors, such as submitting an incorrect photo or failing to provide proof of citizenship, can also lead to a temporary rejection of the application.

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There is not really a way to know if you have a block on your passport however leaving the country and even the state may be a violation of your Own Recognizance Bond.

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The officer scans your passport to see basic info: Name, date of birth, country of citizenship, etc. The passport page containing that basic info also shows a 'code key' that, when scanned, grants access to the chip which contains the same info.

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A passport issued to you is your personal property. Anyone who takes your passport without legal authority to do so and holds it with the intent to deprive you of its possession or use has committed the crime of theft.

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