US Passport Online Renewal

[Crazy Cat 41,985]

I just learned that some US passport holders can now renew regular passports online through a pilot program.  I just renewed mine online this morning..... quick, easy, convenient.

Edited August 8, 2022 by Crazy Cat

[JeanneAdil 6,583]

did u have to attach a new passport photo?

 

[Timona 4,208]

What pilot program?

[Dashinka 24,654]

Found it.

 

Limited time pilot program.

 

You can renew online if:

1. Your most recent passport is/was valid for 10 years, and you are age 25 or older. 
2. Your recent passport was issued over 9 years ago (in 2013) but less than 15 years ago (in 2007) from the date you plan to submit your application. Your passport can be expired. 
3. You are not changing your name, gender, date of birth, or place of birth.
4. You are not traveling internationally for at least five weeks from the date you will submit your application. Processing times for the online renewal service will be the same as those for renewal by mail. We will offer both routine and expedited service. 
5. You are applying for a regular (tourist) passport. You cannot renew a special issuance (diplomatic, official, service) passport online.
6. You live in the United States (either state or territory). You do not qualify to renew online if you live in a foreign country or have an Army Post Office (APO) or Fleet Post Office (FPO) address.
7. You have your passport with you, and it is not damaged or mutilated, and you have not previously reported it as lost or stolen.
8. You can pay for your passport using a credit/debit card or an ACH (Automated Clearing House) payment transferring funds from your bank account.
9. You can upload a digital passport photo (.JPEG file format). Go to Uploading a Digital Photo for more information.
10. You are aware that your most recent passport will be immediately invalidated (canceled) when you submit your application and you cannot use it for international travel.

If you do not qualify to renew online, you may be able to renew by mail or in-person. Go to our Renew page to learn more. 

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew-online.html

Edited August 8, 2022 by Dashinka

[Crazy Cat 41,985]

5 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

did u have to attach a new passport photo?

 

Yes.  I had to scan & upload a new photo.  I got one this morning at CVS.  It was accepted by the online application.

[Dashinka 24,654]

7 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

did u have to attach a new passport photo?

 

Instructions to upload a .jpeg are included.

 

[Crazy Cat 41,985]

1 minute ago, Dashinka said:

Found it.

 

Limited time pilot program.

 

You can renew online if:

1. Your most recent passport is/was valid for 10 years, and you are age 25 or older. 
2. Your recent passport was issued over 9 years ago (in 2013) but less than 15 years ago (in 2007) from the date you plan to submit your application. Your passport can be expired. 
3. You are not changing your name, gender, date of birth, or place of birth.
4. You are not traveling internationally for at least five weeks from the date you will submit your application. Processing times for the online renewal service will be the same as those for renewal by mail. We will offer both routine and expedited service. 
5. You are applying for a regular (tourist) passport. You cannot renew a special issuance (diplomatic, official, service) passport online.
6. You live in the United States (either state or territory). You do not qualify to renew online if you live in a foreign country or have an Army Post Office (APO) or Fleet Post Office (FPO) address.
7. You have your passport with you, and it is not damaged or mutilated, and you have not previously reported it as lost or stolen.
8. You can pay for your passport using a credit/debit card or an ACH (Automated Clearing House) payment transferring funds from your bank account.
9. You can upload a digital passport photo (.JPEG file format). Go to Uploading a Digital Photo for more information.
10. You are aware that your most recent passport will be immediately invalidated (canceled) when you submit your application and you cannot use it for international travel.

If you do not qualify to renew online, you may be able to renew by mail or in-person. Go to our Renew page to learn more. 

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew-online.html

It was very easy process.  I just scanned and uploaded a new photo during the online process.  I should receive my new PP in 5-7 weeks (expedited).

[Dashinka 24,654]

1 minute ago, Crazy Cat said:

It was very easy process.  I just scanned and uploaded a new photo during the online process.  I should receive my new PP in 5-7 weeks (expedited).

I wonder how long before they reach the 25k limit?  Hopefully it will be successful and be rolled out permanently by early 2024 when I need to renew mine. 

 

Pilot Program to Renew Online - Limited Time Only

Overview

 

Thank you for helping test our new online passport renewal portal. We are opening the portal to a limited number of volunteers during this pilot program before launching it to the general public later in 2022. If eligible, you will no longer have to mail your renewal application and supporting documents to us.

To test the portal, we are seeking up to 25,000 applicants in August to follow the steps on this page. We will accept applications from volunteers on a first come, first serve basis until we reach 25,000 applicants in this phase of the pilot. If you are not one of the first 25,000 applicants, you may have an opportunity to renew online at a later date. Please check this page for updates.  

 

Edited August 8, 2022 by Dashinka

[Dashinka 24,654]

We should note, this is only for renewal, and not for new applications.

[Crazy Cat 41,985]

2 minutes ago, Dashinka said:

I wonder how long before they reach the 25k limit?  Hopefully it will be successful and be rolled out permanently by early 2024 when I need to renew mine. 

 

Pilot Program to Renew Online - Limited Time Only

Overview

 

Thank you for helping test our new online passport renewal portal. We are opening the portal to a limited number of volunteers during this pilot program before launching it to the general public later in 2022. If eligible, you will no longer have to mail your renewal application and supporting documents to us.

To test the portal, we are seeking up to 25,000 applicants in August to follow the steps on this page. We will accept applications from volunteers on a first come, first serve basis until we reach 25,000 applicants in this phase of the pilot. If you are not one of the first 25,000 applicants, you may have an opportunity to renew online at a later date. Please check this page for updates.  

 

I guess I'm golden.  It accepted my application, and I'm paid up!!!!  I assume I am one of the 25,000.

[Crazy Cat 41,985]

I followed these steps.  I registered last night, then submitted the application this morning.

 

[Crazy Cat 41,985]

plus $14.99 for photo at CVS. 

 

Edited August 8, 2022 by Crazy Cat

[Cathi 5,771]

10 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

I just learned that some US passport holders can now renew regular passports online through a pilot program.  I just renewed mine online this morning..... quick, easy, convenient.

I renewed my passport this way last summer. Only took two weeks to get the new one in the mail.

[Crazy Cat 41,985]

11 minutes ago, Cathi said:

I renewed my passport this way last summer. Only took two weeks to get the new one in the mail.

I think this their second trial of the new system.  Wow!!!  2 weeks would be amazing!!!!

[Loren Y 2,756]

This will be great, I have 2 passports and renew every 5 years to keep them current, I just renewed one in January this year, so another 5 years. I wonder if it will work for the passport card? I didn't see anything about that, I have one of those that expires next year I need to renew, and would rather do it online.