U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

U.S. Passport Renewal by Mail (Form DS-82)

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.

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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

What this form stands for

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.

What you'll need

Your most recent undamaged U.S. passport to mail in
A 2x2 inch color passport photo
Passport renewal fee (check or money order — see travel.state.gov/passportfees)
Certified name-change proof if your name changed since your last passport

How the walkthrough is organized

Eligibility check

Confirm you can renew by mail instead of applying in person on DS-11.

What to renew

Choose passport book, card, or both and regular or large book size.

Your identity

Legal name, birth date, place of birth, SSN, and physical description.

Contact and addresses

Phone, email, mailing address, and permanent residence.

Prior passport details

Numbers and issue dates from your current passport products.

Name change proof

Marriage or court-order details if your name changed.

Emergency contact and travel

Optional contact person and upcoming trip information.

Mail-in checklist

Photo, fees, signed form, and the correct National Passport Processing Center address.

Ready to start?

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