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.