Before you can apply for an online passport renewal, you'll need to create a MyTravelGov account, which uses the government's login.gov system. If you don't already have a login.gov account, you can ...

The thought of renewing your passport might make you groan, expecting hours of waiting in a passport office, and sacrificing an entire afternoon in the process. What you might not know, is that there ...

HOUSTON — If mailing your application to renew a passport seems like a hassle, the U.S. Department of State may have an easier option again soon. The U.S. State Department is now beta-testing an ...

Renewing your passport just got easier thanks to a new portal from the U.S. State Department that allows you to complete the process entirely online. The department is seeking up to 25,000 volunteers ...

The shift will eliminate the need for piles of paperwork and hours waiting in lines. But it will still take some time to actually get your hands on your passport. By Debra Kamin Following the success ...

I'd rather do almost anything than go to a passport agency in person. The thought of renewing your passport might make you groan, expecting hours of waiting in a passport office, and sacrificing an ...

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