# State Department Pilots Online Passport Applications

The U.S. Department of State plans to pilot online submission of Form DS-11 for selected first-time and other passport applicants from November 16, 2026, through November 20, 2027. Applicants will use the America.gov chatbot and Login.gov for identity verification. The pilot signals federal demand for modernized digital application services, but the reports identify no solicitation, contract award, funding amount, or procurement contact; it is not a current bidding opportunity.

- The pilot’s service areas include online application workflows, identity verification, secure document and photo submission, and agent-review capabilities.
- Companies that provide federal digital services can assess how their capabilities align with these functions and use the pilot as a market signal for potential future requirements.
- The pilot begins in two days, on November 16, 2026, and runs through November 20, 2027. No proposal deadline or vendor action is specified.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure, Cybersecurity
**Published:** November 13, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of State (State Department)

### Sources
- [State Department to pilot online passport applications for first-time applicants - Government Executive](https://www.govexec.com/technology/2026/11/state-department-pilot-online-passport-applications-first-time-applicants/417219) - Government Executive
- [State Department to pilot online passport applications for first-time applicants - Nextgov/FCW](https://www.nextgov.com/digital-government/2026/11/state-department-pilot-online-passport-applications-first-time-applicants/417213) - Nextgov/FCW