Eligibility check
Confirm you can renew by mail instead of applying in person on DS-11.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Renew an eligible adult passport without visiting a passport acceptance facility.
Form DS-82 lets eligible U.S. citizens and non-citizen nationals renew a passport book, card, or both by mail. You must meet every eligibility rule on the form, include a recent photo, mail your current passport, and pay the passport fee by check or money order.
Average time
40 minutes to complete; routine processing times vary by season
Difficulty
Moderate
Best for
Adults renewing a passport issued at 16+ within the last 15 years who can mail the application domestically
Complete an accurate DS-82 ready to sign, attach a photo, and mail to the State Department with your current passport and fee.
If any eligibility answer is No, stop — you likely need Form DS-11 in person instead. Mailing an ineligible DS-82 wastes time and can delay travel.
Confirm you can renew by mail instead of applying in person on DS-11.
Choose passport book, card, or both and regular or large book size.
Legal name, birth date, place of birth, SSN, and physical description.
Phone, email, mailing address, and permanent residence.
Numbers and issue dates from your current passport products.
Marriage or court-order details if your name changed.
Optional contact person and upcoming trip information.
Photo, fees, signed form, and the correct National Passport Processing Center address.
Docgle asks calm, plain-English questions and keeps the official source attached for review.
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