old passport records

Question

how do I obtain old passport records from the 90's?

I · Answer

You say "old" so I presume you mean the 1790s, because the 1990s are practically current and the 1890's aren't all that old by archival standards. In all seriousness, I think this is the link you need: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/passport-records.html

Textual Reference Branch, Archives II · Answer

jdkersh 
 Thank you for posting your question on History Hub. 
 
 Passport applications dating from March 1925 and later remain in the legal custody of the Department of State. 
 
 To request access to applications for genealogical or historical research, you must submit a Freedom of Information Act request to: U.S. Department of State, Office of Law Enforcement Liaison, FOIA Officer, 44132 Mercure Cir, P.O. Box 1227, Sterling, VA, 20166. 
 The requirements to request your own records or records of your minor child, any person for whom you are a legal guardian, or any person who has authorized you to obtain them are strict. Please see the guidance at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/passport-records.html .

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