Not all passports can be renewed by mail. See the next section to see if you can renew by mail.
- If your most recent passport was issued when you were 15 years old or younger (valid for 5 years), you CANNOT renew your passport with the DS-82 form. Please see requirements for a New Adult Passport or New Minor Passport.
- Additional documents may be required depending on your circumstances. Please see the State Department website.
Documents Needed
- DS-82 Application
- Find the online form filler here: DS-82 APPLICATION
- Use BLACK ink only and print single-sided
- Most Recent Passport
- Must meet the requirements listed above
- Name Change Documents (if applicable)
- Marriage license, divorce decree, or court-ordered name change
- Photo
- One 2x2 passport photo meeting the U.S. Department of State requirements
- See our Passport & Visa Photos page
- Check or Money Order
- Adult Passport Book: $130
- Adult Passport Card: $30
- Optional Expedite Fee: $60
- Optional Passport Return 1-2 Day Priority Express Shipping: $21.36
- Regular 2-3 Day Priority Shipping is included in the application fee.
- The Passport Card cannot be shipped Priority Express.
Check or money order ONLY - no cash, no cards, and no starter checks.
Fees subject to change at the discretion of the U.S. State Department.
- Mail your Application, Documents, and Payment:
For mailing instructions please visit the U.S. State Department's Passport Renewals page.
Fees are subject to change at any time.
Application fees are regulated by the U.S. Department of State.
Priority Express Shipping fees are regulated by USPS.
COSTOS DEL PASAPORTE DE LOS EE. UU as of June 2024
Processing Times
You can apply for routine service and expect to receive a passport in 4-6 weeks (not including mailing).You also have the option of paying an additional $60 for expedited service to receive your passport in 2-3 weeks (not including mailing).
If you need your passport in less than 3 weeks, please visit the U.S. Department of State’s website. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/get-fast.html.
*Processing times subject to change by the U.S. Department of State, check their website for current times.
Questions? Please Contact:
National Passport Information Center at 1 (877) 874-2778
OR
Education Abroad at (979) 845-0544