What form do I use to renew my passport?
Items You Need to Renew Your Passport Application form – Use the renewal application form DS-82 (PDF, Download Adobe Reader). You can print it and fill it out by hand, or use the Passport Application Wizard to complete the form online and print it out.
Can I send my passport renewal via USPS?
Answer: You are strongly encouraged to mail your passport application and any personal documents using a traceable delivery method. USPS Certified Mail and USPS Registered Mail are also forms of traceable mail but take longer to reach the mailing destination than Priority or Express Mail service.
Can I get a DS-82 form at the post office?
DS-82 and any passport application form could be found at any post offices around the United States, and embassy around the world.
What is the best way to mail a passport renewal?
We recommend you ask USPS to send your Form DS-82 and supporting documents using a trackable delivery method. Do not use UPS, FedEx, or DHL since the address you need to send your Form DS-82 and supporting documents to is a Post Office (PO) Box.
Can I mail my passport in a regular envelope?
Don’t Try to Mail a Passport You may want to save money and try to mail a passport using regular postage stamps and a letter envelope. However, you should under no circumstances do this.
Is photo required for passport renewal?
A: Yes, all applicants need to carry two coloured photographs (size 4.5 x 3.5 cm) with white background. Applicants should affix photographs on the printed copy of the online filled application form.
How to expedite your U.S. passport renewal?
To do so, you must: Fill out a DS-82 form and print it out Include the $60 expedite fee, your most recent passport, and a photograph in the envelope Prepare the envelope for shipping and clearly mark “EXPEDITE” on the outside Send your envelope to the National Passport Processing Center
When should you renew your passport?
The Rules on When to Renew Your Passport The US State Department’s rules on the timing of passport renewals are pretty simple. Basically, you can renew your passport at any time within 15 years of the date it is issued.
How do you fill out a passport renewal form?
To renew your passport by mail, fill out Form DS-82, which is available online and at passport agencies. Whether you fill it out online or print out a blank form for completion, you’ll still need to mail it in. The State Department is not able to process applications online.
How much does it cost to renew an expired passport?
You can renew an expired passport if the passport was issued within the past 15 years only. If the passport was issued earlier than that, go through the same steps of applying for a new passport. How much is my passport renewal fee in 2021? The cost to renew a passport book is $110. It’s $30 to renew a passport card, or $140 for both.