Passport applications and renewals continue during a government shutdown, as the State Department keeps services running.

Renewing your passport online doesn't mean that you'll receive it any sooner than usual, though. The State Department is ...

Check your passport expiration date. It may not be accepted if it's close to expiring. Here's how to renew your passport by mail or online. A U.S. passport counts as a Real ID, which takes effect May ...

Americans can now renew their passport online, as a pilot program became fully available to the public on Wednesday. The online passport renewal system was initially rolled out on a beta basis in June ...

A few keyboard strokes and mouse clicks is all it takes to renew your passport online. The U.S. Department of State launched a limited release of its online passport renewal system on Wednesday, June ...

The government shutdown, which began on Oct. 1, 2025, has impacted many federal services, but passport processing hasn't been affected—yet.

Many travelers want to renew their passports online rather than via the mail, but the U.S. government does not allow that right now. Here's the latest info.

It typically takes four to six weeks for a passport renewal, or two to three weeks for expedited service. The application fee for a passport book is $130, with a $35 acceptance fee. With summer travel ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The State Department has announced that its online passport renewal ...

Are you finally ready to book that fabulous trip that you’ve been daydreaming about? Maybe it’s a wine tour in Italy or a cruise around Japan. Lucky you! It’s going to be amazing, we’re sure. What isn ...