just found out you can renew your passport online now through MyTravelGov, which is pretty convenient honestly. but here's the thing - how much does it cost to renew your passport online? still the same $130 as the mail-in option, so don't expect any savings there. the catch is you gotta be 25+ and your passport has to be from 2009-2015, or between 9-15 years old. can't expedite online either, so if you need it fast you're stuck waiting up to 8 weeks. on the bright side, at least you can upload a digital photo instead of getting those printed ones done. pay with a credit card and you're good. the State Department says they've cut processing times way down compared to last year, so maybe the wait isn't as brutal anymore. still feels weird that the renewal fee hasn't budged since 2021 though. anyone here tried it yet?