Here's how to check your passport status after submitting an application for a new passport or renewing an old one, and what to do if it's taking too long.

If you’re a U.S. citizen, you may be able to renew your passport online now. The updated online passport renewal system is being rolled out on a beta basis over the next several months, the U.S.

That long Post Office line isn't going to get any shorter. Here's how to renew your passport from your couch instead.

CHICAGO (CBS) --Only on 2: Spring break trips and family vacations have been ruined by government dysfunction. For decades renewing a passport was done by mail. A new online system promised efficiency ...

PHILADELPHIA -- Panic is growing among travelers. Many are saying their upcoming trips are in jeopardy because they can't get their passports. If you need a new passport, you are urged to apply as ...

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It's always smart to keep a valid passport when traveling. A new online system makes it faster and easier than ever to renew. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been ...

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You don't have to set foot outside your home to renew your passport. If you're getting ready for an international trip, one of the first things to double-check is your passport. Real ID will cover ...