Passport Form DS-82 Renew Passport By Mail

Below are the details for the passport document DS-82. You are required to download and fill it out when renewing an existing passport by mail.

Requirement to renew your passport by mail

Below is a checklist to determine if you can renew your passport over the mail using passport form DS-82. If you say not to any of the items listed below, then you will need to use form DS-11 to apply for a new passport in person.

I can submit my most recent US passport book and/or US passport card with this application
I was at least 16 years old when my most recent US passport book and/or passport card was issued
I was issued my most recent US passport book and/or passport card less than 15 years ago
The US passport book and/or US passport card that I am renewing has not been mutilated, damaged, lost, stolen or subsequently found
My U. passport has not been limited from the normal ten year validity period due to passport damage/mutilation, multiple passport thefts/losses, or non-compliance with 22 C.F.R. 51.41. (Please refer to the back pages of your US passport book for endorsement information)
I use the same name as on my most recent US passport book and/or US passport card or I have had my name changed by marriage or court order and can submit proper certified documentation to reflect my name change

US passports, either in book or card format, are only issued to US Citizens or non-citizen US nationals. Each person must obtain his or her own US passport book or passport card. The passport card is a US passport issued in card format.

Like the traditional US passport book, it reflects the bearer's origin, identity, and nationality, and is subject to existing passport laws and regulations. Unlike the US passport book, the US passport card is valid only for entry at land border crossings and sea ports of entry when traveling from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. The US passport card is not valid for international air travel.

Please note, your new passport will have a different passport number than your previous passport.

What to send with your passport renewal application

Below is a list of information you will be required to submit along with passport form ds 82. For more information, please download form ds-82 at the end of this page.

Your most recent US passport book and/or card
A certified copy of your marriage certificate or court order if your name has changed
Fees
A recent, color photograph

Where to mail application

Below is a list of locations to submit the form ds-82. Please note, because of the sensitivity of the enclosed documents, Passport Services recommends using trackable mailing service when submitting your application.

For routine service (If you live in CA, FL, IL, MN, NY, or TX):
National Passport Processing Center
PO Box 640155
Irving, TX 75064-0155

For routine service (If you live in any other state or Canada):
National Passport Processing Center
PO Box 90155
Philadelphia, PA 19190-0155

For expedited service (Additional Fee, any state or Canada):
National Passport Processing Center
PO Box 90955
Philadelphia, PA 19190-0955

Download instructions

Below are instructions for downloading and printing this document:

You will need Adobe Acrobat to view the PDF forms and applications on this page. To download Acrobat Reader, click here
When printing the application, make sure the image of the application covers the entire page. You must also print single sided. They will not accept double-sided forms
They do not have the ability to accept payments online, so you will not be asked to provide any credit card information
Click here to download Form DS-82

If you have questions or issues about this document, please contact a passport office location for further assistance.