What to write on envelope when mailing passport application

When mailing a passport application, you should write the following information on the envelope:

1. Recipient's Name: "U.S. Department of State" or "National Passport Processing Center"
2. Address: "Post Office Box 90112" or "Post Office Box 90117" (depending on your state)
3. City, State, and ZIP Code: "Philadelphia, PA 19190-0112" or "Philadelphia, PA 19190-0177" (depending on your state)

Here's an example:

To: U.S. Department of State Post Office Box 90112 Philadelphia, PA 19190-0112

OR

To: U.S. Department of State Post Office Box 90117 Philadelphia, PA 19190-0177

Make sure to use the correct address based on your state:

• If you live in the following states, use the address with PO Box 90112: AL, AR, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VT, VA, WV, WI
• If you live in the following states, use the address with PO Box 90117: AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, ND, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY

Remember to affix the correct postage and ensure the envelope is properly sealed before mailing your application.