US Passport Renewals Now Fully Available Online

The State Department's new system aims to streamline the process, reducing wait times and eliminating the need for paper applications.

The online passport renewal system is open to adults over 25 whose passports expired within the last five years or will expire within the next year.
Applicants can submit digital photos and use credit or debit cards to pay fees, making the process entirely paperless.
The system is expected to process routine renewals in six to eight weeks, though expedited service is not available online.
The initiative follows a successful beta test and aims to handle up to 5 million renewals annually.
The State Department plans to expand the service in the future to include more applicants and additional passport types.