Passport Renewals Now Online

By Mrs. I. Perl

Want to travel but don’t have a passport? Fear not, you can now renew your passport online!

Earlier this morning the State Department announced that U.S. Passport renewals will now be able to be done online in a pilot program that is now available to the public. This program was first introduced in 2021 but was halted in 2023 due to backlogs and delays. Now the State Department is opening the program again for a limited number of applications on a first-come first-serve basis.  

The online process will entail the passport holder filling out their old passport information online in addition to their travel plans. Additionally, an official passport photo will no longer be necessary, and passport holders will be able to upload a photo from their phone onto the website. The photo can’t be a selfie and must be in front of a white background. 

Those applying will be able to simply check out online with debit or credit card. The routine processing time for an online passport renewal is between 6-8 weeks. 

To get started with your online passport renewal visit Travel.State.Gov/renewonline