United States citizens by birth or naturalization who have U.S. passports are eligible to renew their passports.
If you want to renew your U.S. passport, follow these 5 steps.
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Step 1 of 5 — Fill out Form DS-82
Form DS-82, U.S. Passport Renewal Application for Eligible Individuals, is a form that U.S. citizens and nationals, who have U.S. passports, use to renew their passports by mail. An applicant may use Form DS-82 if his or her current passport has expired or is near its end of validity date.
You can renew your passport by mail if all of the following statements are true:
- You have your passport in your possession to submit with your application.
- Your passport is undamaged other than normal wear and tear.
- Your passport was issued when you were age 16 or older.
- Your passport was issued within the last 15 years.
- Your passport was issued in your current name or you can document your name change.
If any statement is not applicable, you must apply in person. If you are not eligible to use Form DS-82 and are applying in person, you must use Form DS-11, U.S. Passport Application.
You may download a copy of Form DS-82 from the official Department of State website or fill out one using a form filler application online.
How to fill out Form DS-82?
Form DS-82 is a six-page form. You need to fill out two pages; the other four pages contain instructions. On the first page is a checklist that will determine if you are eligible to use it.
First page
Start by selecting the type of passport you are applying for. You may apply for a U.S. passport card, U.S. passport book, or both. Then, answer the following fields:
1. Name — Enter your full legal name as it is on your citizenship document.
2. Date of birth — Enter your date of birth following the format: MM/DD/YYYY.
3. Sex — Select your gender. Mark “M” for male and “F” for female.
4. Place of Birth — Enter your place of birth, regardless if it is in the U.S. or another country.
5. Social Security number — Enter your SSN. If you do not have one yet, enter zeros (000-00-0000).
6. Email — Enter an active email address where you can receive an email.
7. Primary Contact Phone Number — Enter a phone number where you can receive a call.
8. Mailing Address — Enter your mailing address. This address may be used to send your passport.
9. Names you have used — Enter all of your previous legal names, if applicable.
10. Passport Book and/or Passport Card Information — Enter your name as printed on your most recent U.S. passport book or passport card, your most recent passport book or passport number, and the date it was issued. If you are renewing a passport book and a passport card, enter the information for both.
11. Name Change Information — Use this section if your current name is different from the name you have on your last U.S. passport book or passport card. Determine if the change is due to marriage or court order by marking the appropriate box. Enter the place where and date when the name change happened.
Second page
- Name of Applicant — Enter your full legal name as it is on your citizenship document.
- Date of Birth — Enter your date of birth following the format: MM/DD/YYYY.
12. Height — Enter your height in feet and inches or centimeters.
13. Hair Color — Enter your natural hair color.
14. Eye Color — Enter your natural eye color.
15. Occupation — Enter your occupation.
16. Employer or School — Enter the name of your employer or school, if applicable.
17. Additional Contact Phone Number — Enter an additional phone number.
18. Permanent Address — Enter your permanent address.
19. Emergency Contact — Enter the information of an emergency contact who is not traveling with you.
20. Travel Plans — Enter the departure and return dates and the countries you will visit if you have an upcoming travel plan.
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Step 2 of 5 — Gather requirements
You must submit the following documents with Form DS-82:
- Most recently issued U.S. passport (book or card, or both)
- Name change document — Submit a certified copy of the legal name change document if you are currently using a different name from the name on your most recent U.S. passport.
- A photo of you — Your photo must meet the following standards:
- Colored and high-resolution
- Size is 2”x2” or 51×51 cm
- The background is plain white or off-white
Step 3 of 5 — Prepare the fees
Together with all the requirements, send a personal check or money order payable to “U.S. Department of State.”
Here are the appropriate fees:
| Product | Application Fee |
| Passport Book | $110 |
| Passport Card | $30 |
| Passport Book and Card | $140 |
Step 4 of 5 — Mail Form DS-82 and other requirements
Mail the completed application for renewal form and all the other requirements to one of the following addresses, depending on the type of service you prefer:
Routine Service
(If you live in California, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, New York, or Texas):
National Passport Processing Center
Post Office Box 640155
Irving, TX 75064-0155
Routine Service
(If you live in any other state or Canada):
National Passport Processing Center
Post Office Box 90155
Philadelphia, PA 19190-0155
Expedited Service
(Additional fee applies. For any state or Canada):
Write “EXPEDITE” on the outside of the mailing envelope.
National Passport Processing Center
Post Office Box 90955
Philadelphia, PA 19190-0955
When mailing your application for renewal from the United States, you should use:
- An envelope large enough to fit the application form without folding it;
- A mailing service by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS); and
- A trackable delivery method, able to deliver to a P.O. box address.
Step 5 of 5 — Wait for your new passport
You can track your application online at the official website of the Department of State or by calling the National Passport Information Center. Updates are available 14 days after you mailed your application.
The following are the processing times for passport renewal:
- Routine — Six to eight weeks
- Expedited — Two to three weeks
- Expedited at an agency — Eight business days
Routine and expedited processing times include mailing time, while expedited at agency processing time does not include mailing time.
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