US passport renewals are now just a click away with the online application service

Americans with a US mailing address can now apply for passport renewal through her websiteinstead of having to print a physical copy of a form and mail it in with a check. Applicants can upload a photo, fill out the accompanying form, and make a payment entirely online, the Department of State announced.

In a blog postThe State Department said it has also made other changes to speed up the passport renewal process, including adding more staff and pushing for technological advances to shorten wait times. It now takes about a third as long to approve a renewal passport, often within the promised six- to eight-week window, compared to last summer, the agency said.

This effort is part of President Biden’s executive order to modernize and make government services more accessible.

The service is available to applicants aged 25 or over with a 10-year passport that has expired in the past five years. The change applies only to regular tourist passports.

However, first-time passport applicants still need to print and mail in a physical form or visit various processing facilities in person. Check out CNET’s guide to finding out how to renew your passport online.