1 Reply Latest reply on Jan 24, 2020 10:05 AM by Lisha Penn

Where are original passport applications held?

Alicia Weiss Jan 23, 2020 2:12 PM

I am seeking to view the original passport application of a suspected ancestor from 1919, as the photo in the digital image on FamilySearch is very difficult to see. Where would these be held? Does NARA in DC have originals? Thank you in advance.

Re: Where are original passport applications held?

Lisha Penn Jan 24, 2020 10:05 AM (in response to Alicia Weiss)

Dear Ms. Weiss,

Thank you for posting your request on History Hub!

We searched the National Archives Catalog and located 4 series titled Index to Passport Applications, 1906-1923; Passport Applications, 1/6/1906-3/31/1925; Passport Applications, 1914-1925; and Passport Applications for Declarants, 1907-1920 in the General Records of the Department of State (Record Group 59). Some records are digitized and available in the Catalog but not all. For access to and/or copies, please contact the National Archives at College Park - Textual Reference (RDT2) via email at archives2reference@nara.gov.

We hope this is helpful. Best of luck with your research!
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