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| How to Apply for a Passport Renewal |
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| Should You Apply for a Passport Renewal by Mail? |
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| YES, If You…
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- Already have a passport that is not damaged; and
- Received it within the past 15 years; and
- Were at least age 16 when it was issued; and
- Still have the same name as in passport (or you can legally document
your name change).
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| 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.
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If you can, then How Do You Renew Your Passport By Mail? |
| 1. Complete Application For Passport By Mail , form
DS-82 |
- Be sure to sign and date your application.
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| 2. Attach to it: |
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NOTE: Your previous passport will be returned to you with your
new passport.
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| 3. If your name has changed since your passport was issued:
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- 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 .) |
