How to mail renew passport

To mail in your passport renewal application, you'll need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Gather the necessary documents

• Your current passport (if it's still valid)
• A completed Form DS-82 (Application for a Passport by Mail) (available on the U.S. Department of State's website or by calling the National Passport Information Center)
• Proof of U.S. citizenship (such as a birth certificate or naturalization certificate)
• Proof of identity (such as a driver's license or government-issued ID)
• A photocopy of both sides of your ID
• A passport photo (1-2 inches square, with a white background, and a neutral expression)

Step 2: Fill out the application

• Fill out the Form DS-82 online and print it, or print a blank form and fill it out by hand. Do not sign the form until instructed to do so by an acceptance agent.
• Make sure to fill out the form accurately and completely, as incomplete or inaccurate applications may be delayed or rejected.

Step 3: Assemble the application package

• Place the completed Form DS-82, supporting documents, and passport photo in a large envelope.
• Make sure to include all required documents and information.

Step 4: Mail the application package

• Send the application package to the address listed on the Form DS-82:
  • For routine service: U.S. Department of State, Passport Agency, 44132 Merchants Freeway, Suite 10, Birmingham, AL 35235
  • For expedited service: U.S. Department of State, Expedited Passport Service, 1111 19th Street NW, Washington, DC 20522-1705
• Use a trackable delivery method, such as USPS Priority Mail or FedEx, to ensure your application is delivered to the correct address.

Step 5: Pay the application fee

• The application fee for a U.S. passport book is currently $110 for adults (16 and older) and $80 for children (15 and younger).
• The execution fee for an acceptance agent is $35.
• You can pay with a check or money order made payable to the U.S. Department of State.

Step 6: Wait for your new passport

• Processing times can vary depending on the workload of the U.S. Department of State, but routine service typically takes 6-8 weeks and expedited service takes 2-3 weeks.
• Once your new passport is processed, it will be mailed to you via first-class mail.

Remember to sign your application in front of an acceptance agent at a passport acceptance facility, such as a post office or library, if you're unable to mail it in.