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Before you can apply for an online passport renewal, you'll need to create a MyTravelGov account, which uses the government's ...

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 ...

You'll need a new Real ID to fly domestically in the US these days, but if you're planning a visit overseas (or to Mexico or Canada), you'll need to have a valid passport that's up to date. Ordering a ...

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 ...

Renewing your passport just got a little bit easier, as it is now possible to do so online, according to the U.S. State Department. "U.S. passports can now be renewed online," Sen. Ed Markey ...

Maybe you want to spend some time abroad? A U.S. passport allows access to 186 destinations. And more U.S. residents are looking to get the documents, to the point where the U.S. Department of State ...

Planning an overseas getaway? Before you start dreaming about gelato in Rome or beaches in the Caribbean, check your passport. While a Real ID will get you through domestic flights, you’ll still need ...

Oregonians planning to travel internationally this summer, or who are using a passport in place of a Real ID, should be checking their passport's expiration date. U.S. passports are valid for 10 years ...

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