Renew by Mail if All of the Following are True:
Your Most Recent U.S. Passport:
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Is undamaged and can be submitted with your application
- Was issued when you were age 16 or older
- Was issued within the last 15 years
- Was issued in your current name or you can legally document your name change
If any of the above statements do not apply to you, you must
Apply in Person
A Note on the U.S. Passport Card:
If you are a previous passport book holder and you are eligible to use Form DS-82, you may apply for a passport card as a
renewal by mail - even if it is your first passport card!
How to Renew Your U.S. Passport by Mail:
From Inside the United States:
To renew your U.S. Passport by mail, you must submit Form DS-82, Application for a U.S. Passport by Mail. Locate Form DS-82 and step-by-step instructions at Form DS-82: Application for a U.S. Passport by Mail.
From Outside the United States:
U.S. citizens residing abroad (except those living in Canada) should renew their passports at the nearest U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate.
Need a U.S. Passport Immediately?You should make an appointment to be seen at a Regional Passport Agency
only if:
- The U.S. passport is needed in less than 2 weeks for international travel
- The U.S. passport is needed within 4 weeks to obtain a foreign visa
Contact the
National Passport Information Center to make an appointment or locate a Passport Agency.
Read more here:
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