“You can upload your photo and apply it completely online without having to do anything in person or send anything in the mail,” Bitter told ABC News.
The photo cannot be a selfie, must be taken with a white background and needs to be recent.
Finally, those applying for online renewal can check out using a debit or credit card.
“The process of applying for a passport online will be much more convenient for Americans,” Bitter said.
See the full list checklist of qualifications needed to apply for online passport renewal below.
The routine processing time for online renewals is 6 to 8 weeks, which only includes the time the application is at a passport agency or center and does not include mailing times.
The digital renewal system was first introduced in 2021 through an executive order from President Joe Biden, but later halted applications indefinitely in 2023 due to the backlog of delays and renewals.
Earlier this month the government agency previously announced it would open a limited number of applications for online renewal at 1 pm ET on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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