If you're planning to travel internationally this summer, check your passport's expiration date now. U.S. passports are valid for 10 years. They grant visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry into 170 ...

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Tired of the old way to renew your passport? Texans can now renew their passports online. The State Department announced Wednesday that its online passport renewal system is now fully operational ...

The State Department just announced a big change to how Americans can renew their U.S. passport, and the new process may save many travelers time as a result. Officials announced Wednesday that its ...

Applying for a passport renewal just got a little easier. This week, the U.S. State Department launched an online trial for passport renewals. The system will initially accept only a limited number of ...

The State Department has opened an online passport renewal portal, allowing a limited number of Americans to submit an application online. The department is conducting a trial for the renewal system ...

Check your passport expiration date. It may not be accepted if it's close to expiring. Here's how to renew your passport by mail or online. A U.S. passport counts as a Real ID, which takes effect May ...

Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this article gave incorrect information about the price of renewing a U.S. passport. If you're planning to travel internationally this summer, check ...

The U.S. State Department announced it will now allow Americans to renew their passports online. Millions of Americans will be able to bypass the cumbersome mail-in paper application process.