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Passport Information Renewal by Mail

Should you Apply for a Passport Renewal by Mail?
Yes, if You:
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:
1. U.S. citizens resident abroad (except those living in Canada) should renew their passports at the nearest U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate
2. U.S. citizens residing in Canada may mail DS-82, Application by Passport by Mail, renewal applications to the address indicated on the form. Payment must be in U.S. dollars.
3. If you mutilate or alter your U.S. passport, you may invalidate it and risk possible prosecution under the law (Section 15.43 of Title 22 of the U.S. Code).
4. If your passport has been mutilated, altered or damaged, you cannot apply by mail. You must apply in person.
5. 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 airelines will not allow you to board if these requirements are not met.
6. If you are behind in child support payments, you may not be able to get a passport.

If you can, then How Do You Renew your Passport by Mail?
1. Complete Application for Passport by Mail, form DS-82.
2. Be sure to sign and date your application.

Attach to it:

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

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 How to Apply in Person .)

Mail in a padded envelope to:
National Passport Processing
P.O. Box 13349
Philadelphia, PA 19101-3349

If you use an overnight delivery service that does not deliver to a post office, then sent it to :
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.