The United States Department of State has warned that Americans owing more than $2,500 in child support risk having their passports revoked under existing federal regulations.
The department disclosed this in a statement on its official website on Thursday, stating that individuals with outstanding child support debts above the threshold are ineligible to obtain or renew a US passport.
“Individuals with significant child support debt should contact their state child support agency immediately to make payment arrangements and avoid passport revocation.
“If you owe more than $2,500, federal regulations do not allow us to issue you a U.S. passport and we may revoke your valid U.S….