To renew a U.S. passport online, follow these steps:

1. Confirm Eligibility
   You can renew online if:

   • Your most recent passport was issued when you were age 16 or older.
   • It was issued within the last 15 years.
   • It is undamaged (except for normal wear and tear).
   • It is expiring within one year or has been expired less than five years.
   • You have your most recent passport in your possession.
   • Your name is the same as on your most recent passport or you can provide legal documentation of a name change.
   • You are renewing a passport book or a passport card only (not switching between types).
   • You are not traveling within 6 weeks (online renewal is for routine service only).

2. Create an Account
   Go to the official U.S. Department of State's MyTravelGov website and sign in via Login.gov or create a new account.

3. Start Your Application
   After logging in, select "Renew Your Passport" to begin the application. You can save and return to your application within 7 days.

4. Complete the Application
   Fill in all required details, upload any necessary documents, and verify your information matches your current passport.

5. Pay the Fee
   Payment is made online as part of the application process.

6. Submit and Track
   Submit your application online and track its status through your account.

If you do not qualify for online renewal or need your passport urgently (within 3-6 weeks), you must renew by mail or in person at a passport agency or center. Expedited services are not available online

. This online renewal process is currently available for eligible U.S. citizens seeking routine passport renewal.