U.S. Department of State

Should You Apply for a Passport Renewal by Mail?

1. Already have a passport that is not damaged; and
2. Received it within the past 15 years; and
3. Were at least age 16 when it was issued; and
4. Still have the same name as in passport (or you can legally document your name change).

NOTES:

• U.S. citizens residing abroad (except those living in Canada) should renew their passports at the nearest U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate.
• U.S. citizens residing in Canada may mail DS-82, Application for Passport by Mail, renewal applications to the address indicated on the form.  Payment must be in US$.
• Passports renewed by mail in the U.S. may only be mailed  to U.S. and Canadian 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 How to Apply in Person .)
• Some countries require that your passport be valid at least six months beyond the dates of your trip and/or have two to four blank visa/stamp pages.  Some airlines will not allow you to board if these requirements are not  met.

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

• Click here to download the DS-82 Application form .
• Be sure to sign and date your application.

• Your most recent passport
• Two identical passport photographs
• And, a $67 fee payable to the U.S. Department of State.
• 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.

• 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 How to Apply in Person .)

National Passport Processing
P.O. Box 13349
Philadelphia, PA 19101-3349

National Passport Processing
Attn: Department 13349
1617 Brett Road
New Castle, DE 19720

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 .)