Passport Renewals Go Digital: Americans Can Now Skip the Mail-In Hassle

In a long-awaited move, Americans are now free to make use of a new feature that allows them to avoid frustrating delays and renew their passports from the comfort of their own homes online. After successful period of testing this feature with a closed group of people. You can now take advantage of this service if your travel documents are about to expire in the next 12 months or may have already expired but only before a specific period of five years.

However, not everyone can take advantage of the convenience just yet. The online option isn’t available for children’s passport renewals, first-time applicants, those living outside the U.S., or expedited requests. While it doesn’t cover every scenario, this is a huge step forward for millions of Americans tired of the snail-mail slog. Now, renewing your passport can be done from the comfort of your home—no more trips to the post office or waiting on paperwork.