U.S. Passports: Application, Renewal & Requirements                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Modern U.S. passports are biometric ePassports. Each one holds a small electronic chip inside. That chip safely stores your personal and biometric data.

Your passport lists these key details:

• Full name
• Photograph
• Date of birth
• Place of birth
• Passport number
• Signature

Advanced security technology protects every passport. These features help prevent fraud and keep your document safe and trustworthy.