• Eligible U.S. citizens can now renew their passports online. U.S. Department of State is conducting a beta release of an updated online passport renewal system.
• You may not be able to start your application on the day of your choice. The system will open for a limited midday eastern time window each day, and will close once U.S. Department of State reaches the limit for the day. 
• If you are unable to start your application, try again on another day. If you do not want to wait or do not qualify to renew online, you may also renew by mail now. 
• During the next several months, U.S. Department of State plans to continue to limit the number of applications accepted each day so they can monitor the system’s performance in real time. This beta release during which U.S. Department of State is limiting the daily applications is an important and standard part of the software development process.    
• U.S. Department of State appreciates your patience while they test the system and prepare for a full launch of the updated online passport renewal system. 

Follow these steps to renew your passport online and track your status:

1. Confirm you meet the requirements
2. Create your account 
3. Start your application
4. Enter your most recent passport info
5. Enter travel plans
6. Upload digital photo
7. Sign and pay
8. Enroll in email updates

travel.state.gov