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Renew Your Passport Online

Eligible U.S. citizens who want routine service can renew their passports online.

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Avoid unofficial online renewal sites

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. You can report an incident to the Federal Trade Commission or your State consumer protection office. If your personal information has been compromised, visit IdentityTheft.gov for help and resources. Check the Better Business Bureau (BBB) for tips on passport scams. Visit our Courier and Expeditor Companies page for more information.

Steps to renew online

  1. You can renew online if you meet all these requirements:

    • The passport you are renewing is (or was) valid for 10 years. It must be expiring within 1 year or have expired less than 5 years ago. Check your passport's date of issue and expiration.

    • You are age 25 or older.

    • You are not changing your personal information such as your name or sex.

    • You are not traveling for at least 6 weeks from the date you will submit your application. Online renewals cannot be expedited. 

    • You are located in a U.S. state or territory at the time you submit your application. 

      • Do not use your most recent passport after you renew it. We will cancel it so you cannot use it for international travel. 

    • You have your passport with you, it is not damaged or mutilated, and you have not reported it as lost or stolen. 

    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.

  2. You will need:

    • The passport(s) you are renewing
    • Your credit or debit card for passport fees
      • Passport book: $130
      • Passport card: $30
      • Passport book and card: $160
      • 1 to 3-day delivery (optional): $22.05    
    • A digital passport photo 
    • Important personal details like your social security number and emergency contact

    Important reminders

    • We will cancel, or invalidate, the passport you are renewing after you submit your application. You cannot use it for international travel after we cancel it.
    • Do not mail us the passport you are renewing. Keep it. Previous passports can always be used as proof of citizenship, even when they are expired.
    Document(s) you have Document(s) you want Can you renew online?

    Passport book

    Passport book

    Yes

    Passport card

    Passport card

    Yes

    Passport book and card

    Passport book and card

    Yes

    Passport book

    Passport book and card

    No. Renew by mail.

    Passport card

    Passport book and card

    No. Renew by mail.

    Passport card

    Passport book

    No. Renew by mail.

    Passport book

    Passport card

    No. Renew by mail.

  3. 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. You’ll have to start over.

    You must complete your own online application. You cannot use a third-party service or have someone submit the application on your behalf. If you have any technical issues completing your application, dial 877-487-2778.

After you apply

  1. After you apply, we will email you status updates about your application. The updates will let you know when your application is in process, or approved. It will also confirm when we send your passport.

    We will also notify you if we need more information to process your application. 

    Visit Application Status for details about what each status message means. 

  2. Follow the instructions in the letter or email. You must respond within 90 days of the date on the letter or email. Visit Respond to a Letter or Email for tips and reminders on how to respond.  

  3. Dial 877-487-2778 if:

    • You have an issue completing your passport application, or
    • Your international travel plans change, and you want to request expedited service or 1 to 3-day delivery of your completed passport book, or
    • You change your mailing address to another one in the United States.

Related information

  • Renew by Mail
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  • Adult Passport
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Last Updated: May 14, 2026

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