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Eligible U.S. citizens who want routine service can renew their passports online.
The only official, authorized place to renew your U.S. passport online is opr.travel.state.gov. Other websites or companies claiming you can renew your passport online may be fraudulent. No one else can sign and submit your online passport application for you. These websites and companies charge extra fees and put your personal data at risk. Even if a company has “Gov” in its name, it is not authorized to accept or process online renewal applications. Always check you are on a website ending in .gov, not .com, .us, or .org. We cannot get involved in any dispute with these companies or refund an unauthorized application. Visit our Courier and Expeditor Companies page for more information.
You can renew your passport online if you meet all these requirements:
If you do not qualify to renew online, you may be able to renew by mail or in person at a passport agency or center.
You will need:
Important reminders
| Document (s) I have | Document(s) I want | Can I renew online? |
|---|---|---|
| Passport Book | Passport Book | Yes |
| Passport Card | Passport Card | Yes |
| Passport Book and Card | Passport Book and Card | Yes |
| Passport Book | Passport Card | No. Renew by mail. |
| Passport Book | Passport Book and Card | No. Renew by mail. |
| Passport Card | Passport Book |
No. Renew by mail. |
| Passport Card | Passport Book and Card | No. Renew by mail. |
Once you’ve gathered your documents and information, you're ready to start your application. Make sure you have time to complete the application. If you come back later, your session may expire and you’ll have to start over.
You must complete your own online passport application. You cannot use a third-party service or have someone submit the application on your behalf. We may reject or delay your application if we believe you did not digitally sign and complete your own application.
If you have any technical issues completing your application, contact us at 1-877-487-2778.
Track status
After you apply, we will email you status updates about your application automatically. The updates will inform you when your application is in process, approved, and when we send your passport. We will also notify you if we need more information to process your application.
Our Application Status page includes details about what each status message means.
Respond to a request for more information
If there is an issue with your application, we will send you a letter or email. Follow the instructions in the letter or email. You must respond within 90 days of the date on the letter or email. Our Respond to a Letter or Email webpage has tips and reminders on how to respond.
Contacting us if you need support
Contact us at 1-877-487-2778 if: