No More In‑Person Visits: Online First‑Time Passport Process Set for Next Year

Current passport procedures require applicants to appear in person, present proof of citizenship, submit a photo and pay the fee at an authorized location. The proposed online system removes those constraints. Users will authenticate through the existing Login.gov identity service, answer a series of concise questions, and complete the transaction without leaving their homes. The Executive Order that created America.gov also designated it as a "Unified Digital Front Door" for federal information, ensuring that the portal will integrate with existing authentication and maintain agency control over records while offering a streamlined digital experience.