Online Passport Applications
US plans to launch online first-time passport applications through America.gov by 2027.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the government aims to let most Americans apply online for a first passport or passport card through America.gov by the end of 2027, expanding a service that has already allowed online renewals since 2022. Applicants are expected to sign in through Login.gov, use information already on file, upload a phone photo, pay online and track application status and estimated delivery. The change would replace the in-person visit and paperwork currently required for first-time applicants, though officials have yet to provide full technical details. The announcement is part of a broader passport update that includes a redesigned book planned for 2028 and a standard maximum of 38 pages.
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The new online process is intended to cut out paid third-party services that currently help applicants navigate the paperwork-driven application process.
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Passport prices are expected to stay unchanged: $165 for a first-time adult applicant and $130 for a renewal.
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Rubio said the online option is meant to make applying possible from anywhere, including rural towns as well as major cities.
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The online renewal system was developed after a 2021 Biden executive order, began testing in 2022 and was fully operational by 2024; the State Department has not confirmed whether that existing system will also power first-time applications.
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