If your passport is still valid or has expired within the last five years and was issued after you turned 16, you can renew it by mail. All you need to do is fill out Form DS-82 and send it, your current passport, two passport photos and the applicable fee (currently $75 for a passport book and $20 for a passport card to:
National Passport Processing Center
Post Office Box 90155
Philadelphia, PA 19190-0155
To expedite processing, add $60 to the renewal fee (plus $14.85 if you want overnight delivery), write "EXPEDITE" on the envelope and mail your application to:
National Passport Processing Center
Post Office Box 90955
Philadelphia, PA 19190-0955
Pay your fee with a personal check or money order Be sure to use a padded envelope. Because you'll be sending your current passport through the mail system, it's a good idea to pay a little extra for delivery tracking service.
Can I Apply for Passport Renewal in Person?
Yes. In fact, if you live outside the U.S., you'll have to go to your local U.S. embassy or consulate to renew your current passport, unless you live in Canada. Call your passport acceptance facility to make an appointment.
If you need your new passport quickly, you can make an appointment for passport renewal at one of the 13 Regional Processing Centers. To make your appointment, call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778. Your departure date must be less than two weeks away – four weeks if you also need a visa.
Can I Request Overnight Delivery of My Passport?
Yes. The Department of State will send your passport via overnight delivery if you include the $14.85 fee with your passport renewal form.
What About the New U.S. Passport Card?
The passport card is a useful travel document if you travel frequently to Bermuda, the Caribbean, Mexico or Canada by land or sea. If you hold a valid U.S. passport, you can apply for your first passport card by mail as though it were a renewal because the Department of State already has your information on file. You can hold a passport book and passport card simultaneously.
