Online Passport Renewal System Relaunched with New Criteria

The State Department's updated online passport renewal system is now available, but with specific eligibility requirements and limited daily application slots.

Applicants must meet several criteria including age, passport validity, and no biographical changes.
The system operates during a limited midday window and closes once the daily application limit is reached.
The online renewal process eliminates the need for mailing physical documents but requires a digital photo and online payment.
Routine processing times remain the same as for mailed renewals, with no expedited option available.
The State Department will monitor the system's performance over the next several months before a full launch.