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Passport revocation for past-due child support
Federal law allows the U.S. Department of State to revoke an existing passport or deny a passport application if a parent owes $2,500 or more in past-due child support.
On May 7, 2026, the U.S. Department of State announced it would begin revoking passports in phases based on the amount of past-due child support owed:
- May 8, 2026: Parents who owe more than $100,000 in past-due child support
- June 1, 2026: Parents who owe more than $75,000 in past-due child support
- June 29, 2026: Parents who owe more than $50,000 in past-due child support
- August 27, 2026: Parents who owe more than $25,000 in past-due child support.
The U.S. Department of State has not announced when it will lower these thresholds or begin additional phases. The Minnesota Child Support Division and county child support agencies do not receive advance notice of future enforcement actions or changes to the federal schedule.
Important information for parents with past-due child support
If a parent owes more than $2,500 in past-due child support, the U.S. Department of State may deny your passport application or revoke your current passport.
Parents concerned about their passport status should contact the county child support agency that manages their case to learn how much they must pay to prevent their passport from being revoked or denied.
To prevent the U.S. Department of State from denying their passport, or to reapply for a new passport after a revocation, parents must:
- Pay their current monthly child support.
- Pay all past-due child support owed on their case.
If you have questions about your case or payment options, contact your county child support office.