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.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- 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 ...

You may not need to go to the post office to renew your passport anymore. The State Department is running a trial for online passport renewals and says it plans to fully open the system for online ...

WINNETKA, Ill. (WLS) -- A north suburban woman has been waiting for months to get her renewed passport, and now may miss out on a trip of a lifetime. The U.S. State Department said travel overseas has ...

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 ...

Americans can now renew their passport online, as a pilot program became fully available to the public on Wednesday. The online passport renewal system was initially rolled out on a beta basis in June ...

There's an easier way to renew your passport — online.The State Department has opened a trial run allowing a limited number of people to apply for their updated travel documents with a few clicks. You ...

Find out how long it will take to get a new passport. Current passport processing times are 4-6 weeks for routine applications and 2-3 weeks for expedited applications. You can easily check the status ...