How to Apply for a Passport Renewal

      

      Should You Apply for a Passport Renewal by Mail?

 

       YES, If You…Already have a passport that is not damaged; and

        Received it within the past 15 years; and

        Were over age 16 when it was issued; and

        Still have the same name as in passport (or you can legally document

        your name change).

 

      NOTES:

          Residents abroad should renew their passports at nearest U.S. Embassy

          or U.S. Consulate.

          Passports renewed by mail in the U.S. can only be forwarded to U.S.

          addresses.

          If you mutilate or alter your U.S. passport, you may invalidate it and

          risk possible prosecution under the law (Section 1543 of Title 22 of

          the U.S. Code).

          If your passport has been mutilated, altered or damaged, you cannot

          apply by mail. You must apply in person. (See the Travel Document titled How to Apply in Person.)

 

 

      

      If you can, then How Do You Renew Your Passport By Mail?

      

      1. Complete Application For Passport By Mail, form DS-82 

      

      

        Click here to download the DS-82 Application form.

        Be sure to sign and date your application.

 

      2. Attach to it:

        Your most recent passport

        Two identical passport photographs

        Include the fee.

        If you need your passport urgently, you may request Expedited Service.

        (Click here for information about Expedited Service.)

 

      NOTE: Your previous passport will be returned to you with your new

      passport.

 

      NOTE: If you travel extensively, you may request a larger, 48-page

      passport at no additional cost. To do so, please attach a signed request

      for a 48-page passport to your application.

 

      3. If your name has changed since your passport was issued: 

        Enclose a certified copy of the legal document specifying your name

        change (e.g. marriage certificate, divorce decree, adoption decree, or

        court order).

        No photocopies accepted.

 

      NOTE: If your name has changed by other means, you must apply in person.

      (See the Travel Document titled How to Apply in Person.)

 

      4. Mail in a padded envelope to:

      National Passport Center

      P.O. Box 371971

      Pittsburgh, PA 15250-9971

      

      5. If you use an overnight delivery service that does not deliver to a

      post office box, then send it to:     

      

      Passport Services - Lockbox

      Attn: Passport Supervisor 371971

      500 Ross Street, Rm. 154-0670

      Pittsburgh, PA 15250-9971

 

      NOTE: Include a prepaid overnight return envelope. Please note that

      overnight service will not speed up processing time unless the $60 fee for

      expedited service is also included. (Click here for information on

      Expedited Service.)

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