How to Renew Your U.S. Passport Online
Short answer
Eligible U.S. adults can renew a passport entirely online through the State Department's official renewal system: you create an account, upload a digital photo, answer eligibility questions, and pay by card. Online renewal is only for routine renewals of recent adult passports — first-time applicants, children, and anyone needing urgent travel must use other channels.
Who qualifies for online renewal
Online renewal is for adults whose most recent passport was valid for 10 years, was issued within the last 15 years, and is undamaged and in their possession. You must not be changing your name, sex, date of birth, or place of birth, and you must live in the United States.
If any of those don't apply — for example, your passport was issued before you turned 16 or it's damaged — you'll renew by mail with form DS-82 or apply in person with DS-11 instead.
How the online process works
Start at the State Department's official renewal page — always type the address or follow our link rather than trusting ads, since copycat 'passport service' sites charge fees for forms that are free. You'll create a Login.gov-style account, confirm eligibility, and upload a digital passport photo.
The photo rules are identical to printed ones: neutral expression, plain background, no glasses. You can prepare a compliant digital photo with our free tool before you start, then pay the $130 renewal fee online by card.
Timing and tracking
Online renewals are processed at the routine service speed — expedited service is not available online, so if your travel is close, renew by mail with expedited service or visit a regional agency instead. Your old passport is canceled when you apply, so don't apply online if you have imminent travel.
After submitting, you can track your application status online. Processing times are published on the State Department site and change with seasonal demand.
PassportOffices is an independent resource, not a government website. Rules, fees, and processing times change — always confirm details at travel.state.gov before you travel.