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1. Shard Calculation

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Calculated Shard: 103 (from laksa051)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa103.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew.html\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew.html\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/have-passport\/renew.html","crawl_time":1776034289,"first_indexed_time":1570040048,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"gov,state!travel,\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/have-passport\/renew.html s443","src_root_hash":"15818340508630297303","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Renew Your Passport by Mail","meta_descriptions":[],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"U.S. Passports\nEnglish\nFollow these steps to renew your passport and track your status:\nConfirm you meet the requirements\nFill out your form online and print it\nSubmit your most recent passport\nSubmit other documents\n(if you are changing your name)\nProvide a photo\nPay your fees\nSubmit application\nEnroll in email updates\nRenew Your Passport Online\nEligible U.S. citizens who are applying for routine service can now renew their passports online. To get started, go to our \nRenew Online page\n. \nThis video will help you learn if you can renew your passport by mail.\n&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;nbsp;\nYou can renew by mail if your most recent passport:\nCan be submitted with your application*,\nIs not damaged (other than normal \nwear and tear\n),\nHas never been reported lost or stolen,\nWas issued within the last 15 years,\nWas issued when you were age 16 or older, and\nWas issued in your current name (or you can provide a document like a marriage certificate or divorce decree to show you have changed your name)\nIf you want to renew a limited validity passport that is valid for less than the normal period of 10 years, you must meet these requirements:\nOne of your previous passports must have been issued for 10 years,\nYour passport cannot be limited because you’ve lost multiple passports, and\nYour passport cannot be limited because you’ve had multiple damaged passports\nIf you do not meet these requirements to renew, go to one of these pages to learn how to apply:\nAdult Applying\nChildren Under 16\nChild Age 16-17\n*If you have a passport book and want to get your first passport card, submit your book. If you have a passport card and want to get your first passport book, submit your card. \nUse our Form Filler tool\n to fill out your form on a desktop or laptop computer and then print it. \nTips to complete your form:\nComplete all parts of the form. \nSign and date your form\n before you mail it.\nPrint your form on single-sided paper. We do not accept double-sided forms. \nCheck your date of birth and previous passport issuance date if you did not get the form you expected to receive on the form filler.\nYou can renew\na passport book\n,\na passport card\n, or both documents.\nUse Form DS-82 to apply for your first passport book if you only have a passport card, or to apply for your first passport card if you only have a passport book.  \nIf you travel many times each year, get a larger passport book with more visa pages, at no extra cost.  Check the 'large book' box at the top of the DS-82.\nIf renewing from Canada, do not include your Canadian Social Insurance Number on the form in place of your U.S. Social Security number. \nWhen you renew by mail or in person, you must submit your most recent passport(s) with your application. We will return your most recent passport book or card in a separate mailing. The most recent passport may not arrive for up to four weeks after you get your new passport. Learn below what document to submit based on what you want to renew:\nDocument (s) you want to renew\nWhat to submit\nPassport Book and Card\nPassport Book and Card\nPassport Book\nPassport Book\nPassport Card\nPassport Card\nI want to get my first card but only have a book\nPassport Book\nI want to get my first book but only have a card\nPassport Card\nIf the name you are using is different from the name on your most recent U.S. passport, you must provide a \ncertified copy of the legal name change\n document. Examples include:\nMarriage certificate\nDivorce decree\nCourt-ordered name change document\nWe will return your name change document in a separate mailing from your new passport.\nTips for renewing from Canada\n:\nIf your Canadian divorce decree does not show that you are returning to your maiden name, you must provide proof of your birth or maiden name. Examples include an original or certified copy of your birth certificate.\nYou must provide one photo with your application. Go to our \nPassport Photo page\n for photo requirements and to see examples of photos. You can get a photo at:\nSome \npassport acceptance facilities\nA company which offers photo services\nHome. Ask a friend or family member to take your photo. Print it on glossy or matte photo quality paper. \nOther reminders\nYou must staple your photo to the application. Follow the instructions on the application. Use four staples vertically in the corners as close to the outer edges of the photo as possible.\nDo not bend the photo.\nPay using a personal check or money order and make it payable to the U.S. Department of State. Do not send cash.\nAdd $60 to your application fee if you want \nexpedited service\n.\nAdd $22.05 to your application fee if you want us to ship your completed passport in 1-3 days after we issue it.  \nDocument\nForm\nApplication Fee\nPassport Book\nDS-82\n$130\nPassport Card \nDS-82\n$30\nPassport Book & Card\nDS-82\n$160\nGo to our \nPassport Fees\n page to learn more about how much it costs to apply for a passport and how you can pay.\nPlease write the full name and date of birth of the applicant on the front of the check or money order.\nRenewing from Canada?\nPersonal checks or money orders must draw on U.S. financial institutions based in the United States and be payable in U.S. dollars. Acceptable U.S. checks and money orders must have a 9-digit routing number. Do not include 1-3 day or express delivery fees with your payment. These services are not available to U.S. residents in Canada.\nGet My Passport Fast\n: \nIf you are traveling in less than 3 weeks, make an appointment to renew in person at a passport agency or center. Your appointment must be within 14 calendar days of your travel date. \nIf you are traveling in more than 3 weeks, mail your completed application and documents to one of the addresses below. \nWhere you mail the application depends on where you live, and how fast you need your passport. \nIf you live in the \nUnited States\n, \nuse the United States Postal Service (USPS)\n. If you live in \nCanada\n, use Canada Post. \nWhere to Send My Application and Supporting Documents\nI want routine service and I live in California, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, New York, or Texas.\nI want routine service and I live in any other state or in Canada.\nI want expedited service.\nNational Passport Processing Center\nPost Office Box 640155\nIrving, TX 75064-0155\nNational Passport Processing Center\nPost Office Box 90155\nPhiladelphia, PA 19190-0155\nWrite \"EXPEDITE\" on the outside of the mailing envelope: \nNational Passport Processing Center\nPost Office Box 90955\nPhiladelphia, PA 19190-0955\nCanadian Residents Only\n: If you are mailing your passport renewal application to the United States, you can select routine or expedite service and pay the expedite fee if selected. If you are not mailing your application to the United States and are renewing through your nearest U.S. embassy or consulate, do not pay the expedite fee.\nOutside the United States or Canada contact your nearest\nU.S. embassy and consulate\nfor instructions on how to submit your passport application.\nApplicants abroad (excluding Canada) applying through their nearest U.S. embassy or consulate pay the passport fee only. Do not add an expedite fee.\nNormal \"wear and tear\" of a U.S. passport does not count as damage. Normal wear includes:\nThe bend of a passport after you carry it in your pocket\nFanning of the visa pages after opening and closing the passport \nIf your passport is damaged, you cannot renew it and must\napply for a new passport\n.\nDamage includes:\nWater stains\nA significant tear\nUnofficial markings on the data page\nMissing visa pages (torn out)\nA hole punch, or other injuries\nNo. If you are renewing your passport with Form DS-82, acceptance facilities will not take your application. Acceptance facilities should never charge you a $35 fee for renewing your passport. These locations should only charge you a $35 fee if you are applying using Form DS-11.\nYou must mail in your renewal application (Form DS-82) yourself. Mailing your Form DS-82 can be confusing since some post offices are also passport acceptance facilities. Postal employees should not review your form and supporting documents before you mail it.\nSend Form DS-82 and supporting documents using a trackable delivery method.\nDo not use UPS, FedEx, or DHL since the address you need to send your Form DS-82 and supporting documents to is a Post Office (PO) Box. \nYes.\nIf you have a passport book\n and you are eligible to use Form DS-82, you may apply for a passport card as a renewal by mail even if it is your first \npassport card\n.\nIf you have a passport card\nand you are eligible to use Form DS-82, you may apply for a passport book as a renewal by mail even if it is your first passport book. \nYes. If your family member or spouse is also renewing a passport, you may want to send multiple applications in the same envelope. You can pay for the applications using one check or money order. Make sure to add up the\ncorrect fees\nfor multiple applications. \nYou will get multiple mailings. The number of mailings depends on what document(s) you asked for.\nPassport Book\n: You may get your new passport and citizenship documents in two mailings. You may wait four weeks after getting your passport before you get a second mailing with your citizenship documents. We will return the passport book using a trackable delivery service.\nPassport Card\n: You may get your new passport card and your citizenship documents in two mailings. You may wait four weeks after getting your passport before you get a second mailing with your citizenship documents. We only send the passport card via First Class Mail. We do not send cards using 1-3 day delivery services.\nBoth a Passport Book and Card\n: You may get three separate mailings:\nNew passport book\nNew passport card\nCitizenship documents\nContacting Us\n: If you have been waiting more than four weeks for your documents, call us at \n1-877-487-2778\n to report that you have not received your documents. \nIf you want us to reimburse you for a lost supporting document, you must contact us within 90 days of the date which we mailed your passport. You will also need to provide a receipt to show the cost of replacing the document. \nWhen you renew by mail, our intake facility will review your application and supporting documents.\nThe intake facility will send you a letter if there is a problem with your application. The letter may include a QR code with a link to our website. Common reasons for getting this letter include:\nNo signature or date on your form\nBad or missing photo\nPages of your form are missing\nWrong or missing fees\nMost recent passport is missing\nMost recent passport issued over 15 years ago\nFollow the instructions in the letter. You must include the letter we sent you when you resubmit the new application. \nWhen your application is at the intake facility, your application status will show as \"Not Available\" if you check our\nOnline Passport Status System\n. Your application will be \"In Process\" once a passport agency or center begins processing your new application. \nLast Updated: February 10, 2026","attrs_markdown":"### Worldwide Caution: [The Department of State advises Americans worldwide, and especially in the Middle East, to exercise increased caution.](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/en\/international-travel\/travel-advisories\/global-events\/worldwide-caution.html)\n### Americans in the Middle East: [Americans in the Middle East should follow the latest guidance from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate and can contact the U.S. Department of State to receive information or assistance.](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/en\/international-travel\/travel-advisories\/global-events\/middle-east.html)\n\n[Skip to main content](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/have-passport\/renew.html#inner-content \"Skip to main content\")\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel.html)\n  \\|\n- [Travel 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Homepage](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/apps\/tsg-rwd\/components\/content\/resources\/Department_of_state_full_logo.svg)](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel.html)\n\n[Travel.State.Gov](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel.html \"Travel.State.Gov\")  \\> [U.S. Passports](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports.html \"U.S. Passports\") \\> [Renew or Replace a Passport Homepage](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/have-passport.html \"Renew or Replace a Passport Homepage\") \\> Renew Your Passport by Mail\n\n- ![Congressional Liaison](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/dam\/Congressional\/Department_of_state.svg)\n  [Congressional Liaison](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/en\/congressional-liaison.html \"Congressional Liaison\")\n- ![Department of State](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/dam\/sia-assets\/images\/Department_of_state.svg)\n  [Special Issuance Agency](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/special-issuance-agency-home\/en\/spec-issuance-agency.html \"Special Issuance Agency\")\n- [Legal Resources](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/legal.html \"Legal Resources\")\n- [U.S. Passports](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports.html \"U.S. Passports\")\n- [International Travel](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/international-travel.html \"International Travel\")\n- [U.S. Visas](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas.html \"U.S. Visas\")\n- [Intercountry Adoption](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/Intercountry-Adoption.html \"Intercountry Adoption\")\n- [International Parental Child Abduction](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/International-Parental-Child-Abduction.html \"International Parental Child Abduction\")\n- [Replace or Certify Documents](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/replace-certify-docs.html \"Replace or Certify Documents\")\n\n# U.S. Passports\n# English\n\n- [Get a Passport](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/need-passport.html \"Get a Passport\")\n- [Renew or Replace a Passport](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/have-passport.html \"Renew or Replace a Passport\")\n- [Get My Passport Fast](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/get-fast.html \"Get My Passport Fast\")\n- [Prepare to Apply](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/how-apply.html \"Prepare to Apply\")\n- [Passport Help](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/passport-help.html \"Passport Help\")\n- [Legal Matters](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/legal-matters.html \"Legal Matters\")\n# Renew or Replace a Passport Homepage\n[Travel.State.Gov](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel.html \"Travel.State.Gov\")  \\> [U.S. Passports](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports.html \"U.S. Passports\") \\> [Renew or Replace a Passport Homepage](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/have-passport.html \"Renew or Replace a Passport Homepage\") \\> Renew Your Passport by Mail\n\n**Share this page:**\n\n- A\n- B\n- C\n- D\n- E\n- F\n\n- G\n- H\n- I\n- J\n- K\n- L\n\n- M\n- N\n- O\n- P\n- Q\n- R\n\n- S\n- T\n- U\n- V\n- W\n- X\n\n- Y\n- Z\n- All\n\nFilter Countries\n\n- [Renew Your Passport by Mail](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/have-passport\/renew.html \"Renew Your Passport by Mail\")\n- [Renew Your Passport Online](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/have-passport\/renew-online.html \"Renew Your Passport Online\")\n- [Change or Correct a Passport](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/have-passport\/change-correct.html \"Change or Correct a Passport\")\n- [Report Your Passport Lost or Stolen](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/have-passport\/lost-stolen.html \"Report Your Passport Lost or Stolen\")\n- [Replace a Limited Validity Passport](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/have-passport\/limited-validity.html \"Replace a Limited Validity Passport\")\n- [Get Copies of Passport Records](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/have-passport\/passport-records.html \"Get Copies of Passport Records\")\n\n# Renew Your Passport by Mail\nFollow these steps to renew your passport and track your status:\n\n1. [Confirm you meet the requirements](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/have-passport\/renew.html#Step%20One \"Confirm you meet the requirements link\")\n2. [Fill out your form online and print it](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/have-passport\/renew.html#Step%20Two \"Fill out your form online link\")\n3. [Submit your most recent passport](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/have-passport\/renew.html#Step%20Three \"Submit your most recent passport link\")\n4. [Submit other documents](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/have-passport\/renew.html#Step%20Four \"Submit other documents link\") (if you are changing your name)\n5. [Provide a photo](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/have-passport\/renew.html#Step%20Five \"Provide a photo link\")\n6. [Pay your fees](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/have-passport\/renew.html#Step%20Six \"Calculate fees link\")\n7. [Submit application](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/have-passport\/renew.html#Step%20Seven \"Mail application and documents link\")\n8. [Enroll in email updates](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/have-passport\/renew.html#Step%20Eight \"Enroll in email updates link\")\n\n[Getting a New Passport for a Child](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/need-passport\/under-16.html \"Passport for Children Under 16 link\"): You cannot renew a passport for a child under age 16. You must apply again in person using Form DS-11.\n\n[Renewing a Passport Outside the United States](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/need-passport\/outside-us.html \"Applying for a U.S. Passport from Outside the United States\"): Learn how to renew your U.S. passport if you live in a foreign country.\n\n### Renew Your Passport Online\nEligible U.S. citizens who are applying for routine service can now renew their passports online. To get started, go to our [Renew Online page](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/have-passport\/renew-online.html \"Renew Online link\").\n\n## This video will help you learn if you can renew your passport by mail.\n\\&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;nbsp;\n## Step One\n[Confirm you meet the requirements](\"Confirm you meet the requirements\")\n\nYou can renew by mail if your most recent passport:\n\n- Can be submitted with your application\\*,\n- Is not damaged (other than normal [wear and tear](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/have-passport\/renew.html?cq_ck=1708792483886#FAQs \"Defining Wear and Tear\")),\n- Has never been reported lost or stolen,\n- Was issued within the last 15 years,\n- Was issued when you were age 16 or older, and\n- Was issued in your current name (or you can provide a document like a marriage certificate or divorce decree to show you have changed your name)\n\nIf you want to renew a limited validity passport that is valid for less than the normal period of 10 years, you must meet these requirements:\n\n- One of your previous passports must have been issued for 10 years,\n- Your passport cannot be limited because you’ve lost multiple passports, and\n- Your passport cannot be limited because you’ve had multiple damaged passports\n\nIf you do not meet these requirements to renew, go to one of these pages to learn how to apply:\n\n[Adult Applying](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/need-passport\/apply-in-person.html \"Adult link\")\n\n[Children Under 16](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/need-passport\/under-16.html \"Child Under 16 link\")\n\n[Child Age 16-17](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/need-passport\/16-17.html \"Child Age 16-17\")\n\n\\*If you have a passport book and want to get your first passport card, submit your book. If you have a passport card and want to get your first passport book, submit your card.\n## Step Two\n[Fill out your form and print it](\"Fill out your form and print it\")\n\n[Use our Form Filler tool](https:\/\/pptform.state.gov\/ \"Form Filler tool\") to fill out your form on a desktop or laptop computer and then print it.\n\n[![Fill Out Form DS-82 Online](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/dam\/passports\/buttons\/Form%20Buttoms_v2.jpg)](https:\/\/pptform.state.gov\/ \"Fill Out Form DS-82 Online\")\n\n**Tips to complete your form:**\n\n- Complete all parts of the form. **Sign and date your form** before you mail it.\n- Print your form on single-sided paper. We do not accept double-sided forms.\n- Check your date of birth and previous passport issuance date if you did not get the form you expected to receive on the form filler.\n- You can renew [a passport book](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/passport-help\/next-generation-passport.html \"Passport Book link\"), [a passport card](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/need-passport\/card.html \"What is a passport card link\"), or both documents.\n- Use Form DS-82 to apply for your first passport book if you only have a passport card, or to apply for your first passport card if you only have a passport book.\n- If you travel many times each year, get a larger passport book with more visa pages, at no extra cost. Check the 'large book' box at the top of the DS-82.\n- If renewing from Canada, do not include your Canadian Social Insurance Number on the form in place of your U.S. Social Security number.\n## Step Three\n[Submit your most recent U.S. passport](\"Submit your most recent U.S. passport\")\n\nWhen you renew by mail or in person, you must submit your most recent passport(s) with your application. We will return your most recent passport book or card in a separate mailing. The most recent passport may not arrive for up to four weeks after you get your new passport. Learn below what document to submit based on what you want to renew:\n\n| Document (s) you want to renew | What to submit |\n|---|---|\n| Passport Book and Card | Passport Book and Card |\n| Passport Book | Passport Book |\n| Passport Card | Passport Card |\n| I want to get my first card but only have a book | Passport Book |\n| I want to get my first book but only have a card | Passport Card |\n## Step Four\n[Submit other documents if you are changing your name](\"Submit other documents if you are changing your name\")\n\nIf the name you are using is different from the name on your most recent U.S. passport, you must provide a **certified copy of the legal name change** document. Examples include:\n\n- Marriage certificate\n- Divorce decree\n- Court-ordered name change document\n\nWe will return your name change document in a separate mailing from your new passport.\n\n**Tips for renewing from Canada**:\n\n- If your Canadian divorce decree does not show that you are returning to your maiden name, you must provide proof of your birth or maiden name. Examples include an original or certified copy of your birth certificate.\n## Step Five\n[Provide a photo](\"Provide a photo\")\n\nYou must provide one photo with your application. Go to our [Passport Photo page](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/how-apply\/photos.html \"Passport photos link\") for photo requirements and to see examples of photos. You can get a photo at:\n\n- Some [passport acceptance facilities](http:\/\/iafdb.travel.state.gov\/ \"Acceptance Facility Search Page\")\n- A company which offers photo services\n- Home. Ask a friend or family member to take your photo. Print it on glossy or matte photo quality paper.\n\n**Other reminders**\n\n- You must staple your photo to the application. Follow the instructions on the application. Use four staples vertically in the corners as close to the outer edges of the photo as possible.\n- Do not bend the photo.\n## Step Six\n[Pay your fees](\"Pay your fees\")\n\nPay using a personal check or money order and make it payable to the U.S. Department of State. Do not send cash.\n\n- Add \\$60 to your application fee if you want [expedited service](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/how-apply\/processing-times.html \"Processing Times link\").\n- Add \\$22.05 to your application fee if you want us to ship your completed passport in 1-3 days after we issue it.\n\n| Document | Form | Application Fee |\n|---|---|---|\n| [Passport Book](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/passport-help\/next-generation-passport.html \"Passport Book link\") | [DS-82](https:\/\/pptform.state.gov\/ \"DS-82 Passport Form Filler\") | \\$130 |\n| [Passport Card](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/need-passport\/card.html \"Passport Card link\") | [DS-82](https:\/\/pptform.state.gov\/ \"DS-82 Passport Form Filler\") | \\$30 |\n| Passport Book & Card | [DS-82](https:\/\/pptform.state.gov\/ \"DS-82 Passport Form Filler\") | \\$160 |\n\n- Go to our [Passport Fees](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/how-apply\/fees.html \"Passport Fees link\") page to learn more about how much it costs to apply for a passport and how you can pay.\n- Please write the full name and date of birth of the applicant on the front of the check or money order.\n- **Renewing from Canada?** Personal checks or money orders must draw on U.S. financial institutions based in the United States and be payable in U.S. dollars. Acceptable U.S. checks and money orders must have a 9-digit routing number. Do not include 1-3 day or express delivery fees with your payment. These services are not available to U.S. residents in Canada.\n## Step Seven\n[Submit completed application and documents](\"Submit completed application and documents\")\n\n[Get My Passport Fast](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/get-fast\/passport-agencies.html \"Passport Agency link\")**:** If you are traveling in less than 3 weeks, make an appointment to renew in person at a passport agency or center. Your appointment must be within 14 calendar days of your travel date.\n\nIf you are traveling in more than 3 weeks, mail your completed application and documents to one of the addresses below.\n\nWhere you mail the application depends on where you live, and how fast you need your passport.\n\nIf you live in the **United States**, [use the United States Postal Service (USPS)](https:\/\/tools.usps.com\/find-location.htm \"Find Post Offices link\"). If you live in **Canada**, use Canada Post.\n\n**Where to Send My Application and Supporting Documents**\n\n| I want routine service and I live in California, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, New York, or Texas. | I want routine service and I live in any other state or in Canada. | I want expedited service. |\n|---|---|---|\n| National Passport Processing Center  Post Office Box 640155  Irving, TX 75064-0155 | National Passport Processing Center  Post Office Box 90155  Philadelphia, PA 19190-0155 | Write \"EXPEDITE\" on the outside of the mailing envelope: National Passport Processing Center  Post Office Box 90955  Philadelphia, PA 19190-0955 |\n\n- **Canadian Residents Only**: If you are mailing your passport renewal application to the United States, you can select routine or expedite service and pay the expedite fee if selected. If you are not mailing your application to the United States and are renewing through your nearest U.S. embassy or consulate, do not pay the expedite fee.\n- **Outside the United States or Canada contact your nearest** [U.S. embassy and consulate](https:\/\/www.usembassy.gov\/ \"U.S. embassy and consulate link\") for instructions on how to submit your passport application.\n- Applicants abroad (excluding Canada) applying through their nearest U.S. embassy or consulate pay the passport fee only. Do not add an expedite fee.\n## Step Eight\n[Track your application status](\"Track your application status\")\n\nApplication status updates will be sent to the email address you provided on your application. You can also [check the status of the application online](https:\/\/passportstatus.state.gov\/ \"Check Status Online Link\") and [learn more about each status update](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/need-passport\/status.html \"Application Status info\").\n\nIt may take 2 weeks from the day you apply until your application status is “In Process.”\n## FAQs\n[What is normal \"wear and tear\" of a passport?](\"What is normal \")\n\nNormal \"wear and tear\" of a U.S. passport does not count as damage. Normal wear includes:\n\n- The bend of a passport after you carry it in your pocket\n- Fanning of the visa pages after opening and closing the passport\n\nIf your passport is damaged, you cannot renew it and must [apply for a new passport](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/need-passport\/apply-in-person.html \"Apply in Person link\").\n\nDamage includes:\n\n- Water stains\n- A significant tear\n- Unofficial markings on the data page\n- Missing visa pages (torn out)\n- A hole punch, or other injuries\n\n[Can I renew at an acceptance facility?](\"Can I renew at an acceptance facility?\")\n\nNo. If you are renewing your passport with Form DS-82, acceptance facilities will not take your application. Acceptance facilities should never charge you a \\$35 fee for renewing your passport. These locations should only charge you a \\$35 fee if you are applying using Form DS-11.\n\nYou must mail in your renewal application (Form DS-82) yourself. Mailing your Form DS-82 can be confusing since some post offices are also passport acceptance facilities. Postal employees should not review your form and supporting documents before you mail it.\n\nSend Form DS-82 and supporting documents using a trackable delivery method.\n\nDo not use UPS, FedEx, or DHL since the address you need to send your Form DS-82 and supporting documents to is a Post Office (PO) Box.\n\n[If I already have a passport book or card, can I use the DS-82 to get the other document?](\"If I already have a passport book or card, can I use the DS-82 to get the other document?\")\n\nYes.\n\n**If you have a passport book** and you are eligible to use Form DS-82, you may apply for a passport card as a renewal by mail even if it is your first [passport card](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/need-passport\/card.html \"Passport Card info\").\n\n**If you have a passport card** and you are eligible to use Form DS-82, you may apply for a passport book as a renewal by mail even if it is your first passport book.\n\n[Can I send multiple renewal applications in one envelope?](\"Can I send multiple renewal applications in one envelope?\")\n\nYes. If your family member or spouse is also renewing a passport, you may want to send multiple applications in the same envelope. You can pay for the applications using one check or money order. Make sure to add up the [correct fees](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/how-apply\/fees.html \"Fees link\") for multiple applications.\n\n[How will you send my passport and supporting documents?](\"How will you send my passport and supporting documents?\")\n\nYou will get multiple mailings. The number of mailings depends on what document(s) you asked for.\n\n**Passport Book**: You may get your new passport and citizenship documents in two mailings. You may wait four weeks after getting your passport before you get a second mailing with your citizenship documents. We will return the passport book using a trackable delivery service.\n\n**Passport Card**: You may get your new passport card and your citizenship documents in two mailings. You may wait four weeks after getting your passport before you get a second mailing with your citizenship documents. We only send the passport card via First Class Mail. We do not send cards using 1-3 day delivery services.\n\n**Both a Passport Book and Card**: You may get three separate mailings:\n\n1. New passport book\n2. New passport card\n3. Citizenship documents\n\n**Contacting Us**: If you have been waiting more than four weeks for your documents, call us at [1-877-487-2778](tel:18774872778) to report that you have not received your documents.\n\nIf you want us to reimburse you for a lost supporting document, you must contact us within 90 days of the date which we mailed your passport. You will also need to provide a receipt to show the cost of replacing the document.\n\n[I got a letter requesting that I resubmit my Form DS-82. What should I do?](\"I got a letter requesting that I resubmit my Form DS-82. What should I do?\")\n\nWhen you renew by mail, our intake facility will review your application and supporting documents.\n\nThe intake facility will send you a letter if there is a problem with your application. The letter may include a QR code with a link to our website. Common reasons for getting this letter include:\n\n- No signature or date on your form\n- Bad or missing photo\n- Pages of your form are missing\n- Wrong or missing fees\n- Most recent passport is missing\n- Most recent passport issued over 15 years ago\n\nFollow the instructions in the letter. You must include the letter we sent you when you resubmit the new application.\n\nWhen your application is at the intake facility, your application status will show as \"Not Available\" if you check our [Online Passport Status System](https:\/\/passportstatus.state.gov\/ \"Passport Status link\"). Your application will be \"In Process\" once a passport agency or center begins processing your new application.\n\nLast Updated: February 10, 2026\n\n[Información en español](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/es\/pasaportes\/tramite-mi-pasaporte\/renovacion.html \"Información en español\")\n\n### Processing Times\n**Routine:** 4-6 weeks\\*\n\n**Expedited:** 2-3 weeks and an extra \\$60\\*\n\n\\*Consider the total time it will take to get a passport when you are booking travel. [Processing times](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/how-apply\/processing-times.html \"Processing Times link\") only include the time your application is at a passport agency or center.\n\n- It may take **up to 2 weeks for applications to arrive** at a passport agency or center. 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[Fill out your form online and print it](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/have-passport\/renew.html#Step%20Two \"Fill out your form online link\")\n3. [Submit your most recent passport](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/have-passport\/renew.html#Step%20Three \"Submit your most recent passport link\")\n4. [Submit other documents](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/have-passport\/renew.html#Step%20Four \"Submit other documents link\") (if you are changing your name)\n5. [Provide a photo](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/have-passport\/renew.html#Step%20Five \"Provide a photo link\")\n6. [Pay your fees](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/have-passport\/renew.html#Step%20Six \"Calculate fees link\")\n7. [Submit application](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/have-passport\/renew.html#Step%20Seven \"Mail application and documents link\")\n8. [Enroll in email updates](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/have-passport\/renew.html#Step%20Eight \"Enroll in email updates link\")\n\n### Renew Your Passport Online\nEligible U.S. citizens who are applying for routine service can now renew their passports online. To get started, go to our [Renew Online page](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/have-passport\/renew-online.html \"Renew Online link\").\n\n## This video will help you learn if you can renew your passport by mail.\n\\&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;nbsp;\n\nYou can renew by mail if your most recent passport:\n\n- Can be submitted with your application\\*,\n- Is not damaged (other than normal [wear and tear](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/have-passport\/renew.html?cq_ck=1708792483886#FAQs \"Defining Wear and Tear\")),\n- Has never been reported lost or stolen,\n- Was issued within the last 15 years,\n- Was issued when you were age 16 or older, and\n- Was issued in your current name (or you can provide a document like a marriage certificate or divorce decree to show you have changed your name)\n\nIf you want to renew a limited validity passport that is valid for less than the normal period of 10 years, you must meet these requirements:\n\n- One of your previous passports must have been issued for 10 years,\n- Your passport cannot be limited because you’ve lost multiple passports, and\n- Your passport cannot be limited because you’ve had multiple damaged passports\n\nIf you do not meet these requirements to renew, go to one of these pages to learn how to apply:\n\n[Adult Applying](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/need-passport\/apply-in-person.html \"Adult link\")\n\n[Children Under 16](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/need-passport\/under-16.html \"Child Under 16 link\")\n\n[Child Age 16-17](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/need-passport\/16-17.html \"Child Age 16-17\")\n\n\\*If you have a passport book and want to get your first passport card, submit your book. If you have a passport card and want to get your first passport book, submit your card.\n\n[Use our Form Filler tool](https:\/\/pptform.state.gov\/ \"Form Filler tool\") to fill out your form on a desktop or laptop computer and then print it.\n\n[![Fill Out Form DS-82 Online](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/dam\/passports\/buttons\/Form%20Buttoms_v2.jpg)](https:\/\/pptform.state.gov\/ \"Fill Out Form DS-82 Online\")\n\n**Tips to complete your form:**\n\n- Complete all parts of the form. **Sign and date your form** before you mail it.\n- Print your form on single-sided paper. We do not accept double-sided forms.\n- Check your date of birth and previous passport issuance date if you did not get the form you expected to receive on the form filler.\n- You can renew [a passport book](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/passport-help\/next-generation-passport.html \"Passport Book link\"), [a passport card](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/need-passport\/card.html \"What is a passport card link\"), or both documents.\n- Use Form DS-82 to apply for your first passport book if you only have a passport card, or to apply for your first passport card if you only have a passport book.\n- If you travel many times each year, get a larger passport book with more visa pages, at no extra cost. Check the 'large book' box at the top of the DS-82.\n- If renewing from Canada, do not include your Canadian Social Insurance Number on the form in place of your U.S. Social Security number.\n\nWhen you renew by mail or in person, you must submit your most recent passport(s) with your application. We will return your most recent passport book or card in a separate mailing. The most recent passport may not arrive for up to four weeks after you get your new passport. Learn below what document to submit based on what you want to renew:\n\n| Document (s) you want to renew | What to submit |\n|---|---|\n| Passport Book and Card | Passport Book and Card |\n| Passport Book | Passport Book |\n| Passport Card | Passport Card |\n| I want to get my first card but only have a book | Passport Book |\n| I want to get my first book but only have a card | Passport Card |\n\nIf the name you are using is different from the name on your most recent U.S. passport, you must provide a **certified copy of the legal name change** document. Examples include:\n\n- Marriage certificate\n- Divorce decree\n- Court-ordered name change document\n\nWe will return your name change document in a separate mailing from your new passport.\n\n**Tips for renewing from Canada**:\n\n- If your Canadian divorce decree does not show that you are returning to your maiden name, you must provide proof of your birth or maiden name. Examples include an original or certified copy of your birth certificate.\n\nYou must provide one photo with your application. Go to our [Passport Photo page](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/how-apply\/photos.html \"Passport photos link\") for photo requirements and to see examples of photos. You can get a photo at:\n\n- Some [passport acceptance facilities](http:\/\/iafdb.travel.state.gov\/ \"Acceptance Facility Search Page\")\n- A company which offers photo services\n- Home. Ask a friend or family member to take your photo. Print it on glossy or matte photo quality paper.\n\n**Other reminders**\n\n- You must staple your photo to the application. Follow the instructions on the application. Use four staples vertically in the corners as close to the outer edges of the photo as possible.\n- Do not bend the photo.\n\nPay using a personal check or money order and make it payable to the U.S. Department of State. Do not send cash.\n\n- Add \\$60 to your application fee if you want [expedited service](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/how-apply\/processing-times.html \"Processing Times link\").\n- Add \\$22.05 to your application fee if you want us to ship your completed passport in 1-3 days after we issue it.\n\n| Document | Form | Application Fee |\n|---|---|---|\n| [Passport Book](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/passport-help\/next-generation-passport.html \"Passport Book link\") | [DS-82](https:\/\/pptform.state.gov\/ \"DS-82 Passport Form Filler\") | \\$130 |\n| [Passport Card](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/need-passport\/card.html \"Passport Card link\") | [DS-82](https:\/\/pptform.state.gov\/ \"DS-82 Passport Form Filler\") | \\$30 |\n| Passport Book & Card | [DS-82](https:\/\/pptform.state.gov\/ \"DS-82 Passport Form Filler\") | \\$160 |\n\n- Go to our [Passport Fees](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/how-apply\/fees.html \"Passport Fees link\") page to learn more about how much it costs to apply for a passport and how you can pay.\n- Please write the full name and date of birth of the applicant on the front of the check or money order.\n- **Renewing from Canada?** Personal checks or money orders must draw on U.S. financial institutions based in the United States and be payable in U.S. dollars. Acceptable U.S. checks and money orders must have a 9-digit routing number. Do not include 1-3 day or express delivery fees with your payment. These services are not available to U.S. residents in Canada.\n\n[Get My Passport Fast](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/get-fast\/passport-agencies.html \"Passport Agency link\")**:** If you are traveling in less than 3 weeks, make an appointment to renew in person at a passport agency or center. Your appointment must be within 14 calendar days of your travel date.\n\nIf you are traveling in more than 3 weeks, mail your completed application and documents to one of the addresses below.\n\nWhere you mail the application depends on where you live, and how fast you need your passport.\n\nIf you live in the **United States**, [use the United States Postal Service (USPS)](https:\/\/tools.usps.com\/find-location.htm \"Find Post Offices link\"). If you live in **Canada**, use Canada Post.\n\n**Where to Send My Application and Supporting Documents**\n\n| I want routine service and I live in California, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, New York, or Texas. | I want routine service and I live in any other state or in Canada. | I want expedited service. |\n|---|---|---|\n| National Passport Processing Center  Post Office Box 640155  Irving, TX 75064-0155 | National Passport Processing Center  Post Office Box 90155  Philadelphia, PA 19190-0155 | Write \"EXPEDITE\" on the outside of the mailing envelope: National Passport Processing Center  Post Office Box 90955  Philadelphia, PA 19190-0955 |\n\n- **Canadian Residents Only**: If you are mailing your passport renewal application to the United States, you can select routine or expedite service and pay the expedite fee if selected. If you are not mailing your application to the United States and are renewing through your nearest U.S. embassy or consulate, do not pay the expedite fee.\n- **Outside the United States or Canada contact your nearest** [U.S. embassy and consulate](https:\/\/www.usembassy.gov\/ \"U.S. embassy and consulate link\") for instructions on how to submit your passport application.\n- Applicants abroad (excluding Canada) applying through their nearest U.S. embassy or consulate pay the passport fee only. Do not add an expedite fee.\n\nNormal \"wear and tear\" of a U.S. passport does not count as damage. Normal wear includes:\n\n- The bend of a passport after you carry it in your pocket\n- Fanning of the visa pages after opening and closing the passport\n\nIf your passport is damaged, you cannot renew it and must [apply for a new passport](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/need-passport\/apply-in-person.html \"Apply in Person link\").\n\nDamage includes:\n\n- Water stains\n- A significant tear\n- Unofficial markings on the data page\n- Missing visa pages (torn out)\n- A hole punch, or other injuries\n\nNo. If you are renewing your passport with Form DS-82, acceptance facilities will not take your application. Acceptance facilities should never charge you a \\$35 fee for renewing your passport. These locations should only charge you a \\$35 fee if you are applying using Form DS-11.\n\nYou must mail in your renewal application (Form DS-82) yourself. Mailing your Form DS-82 can be confusing since some post offices are also passport acceptance facilities. Postal employees should not review your form and supporting documents before you mail it.\n\nSend Form DS-82 and supporting documents using a trackable delivery method.\n\nDo not use UPS, FedEx, or DHL since the address you need to send your Form DS-82 and supporting documents to is a Post Office (PO) Box.\n\nYes.\n\n**If you have a passport book** and you are eligible to use Form DS-82, you may apply for a passport card as a renewal by mail even if it is your first [passport card](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/need-passport\/card.html \"Passport Card info\").\n\n**If you have a passport card** and you are eligible to use Form DS-82, you may apply for a passport book as a renewal by mail even if it is your first passport book.\n\nYes. If your family member or spouse is also renewing a passport, you may want to send multiple applications in the same envelope. You can pay for the applications using one check or money order. Make sure to add up the [correct fees](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/how-apply\/fees.html \"Fees link\") for multiple applications.\n\nYou will get multiple mailings. The number of mailings depends on what document(s) you asked for.\n\n**Passport Book**: You may get your new passport and citizenship documents in two mailings. You may wait four weeks after getting your passport before you get a second mailing with your citizenship documents. We will return the passport book using a trackable delivery service.\n\n**Passport Card**: You may get your new passport card and your citizenship documents in two mailings. You may wait four weeks after getting your passport before you get a second mailing with your citizenship documents. We only send the passport card via First Class Mail. We do not send cards using 1-3 day delivery services.\n\n**Both a Passport Book and Card**: You may get three separate mailings:\n\n1. New passport book\n2. New passport card\n3. 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Boilerpipe Text	U.S. Passports English Follow these steps to renew your passport and track your status: Confirm you meet the requirements Fill out your form online and print it Submit your most recent passport Submit other documents (if you are changing your name) Provide a photo Pay your fees Submit application Enroll in email updates Renew Your Passport Online Eligible U.S. citizens who are applying for routine service can now renew their passports online. To get started, go to our Renew Online page . This video will help you learn if you can renew your passport by mail. &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;nbsp; You can renew by mail if your most recent passport: Can be submitted with your application, Is not damaged (other than normal wear and tear ), Has never been reported lost or stolen, Was issued within the last 15 years, Was issued when you were age 16 or older, and Was issued in your current name (or you can provide a document like a marriage certificate or divorce decree to show you have changed your name) If you want to renew a limited validity passport that is valid for less than the normal period of 10 years, you must meet these requirements: One of your previous passports must have been issued for 10 years, Your passport cannot be limited because you’ve lost multiple passports, and Your passport cannot be limited because you’ve had multiple damaged passports If you do not meet these requirements to renew, go to one of these pages to learn how to apply: Adult Applying Children Under 16 Child Age 16-17 If you have a passport book and want to get your first passport card, submit your book. If you have a passport card and want to get your first passport book, submit your card. Use our Form Filler tool to fill out your form on a desktop or laptop computer and then print it. Tips to complete your form: Complete all parts of the form. Sign and date your form before you mail it. Print your form on single-sided paper. We do not accept double-sided forms. Check your date of birth and previous passport issuance date if you did not get the form you expected to receive on the form filler. You can renew a passport book , a passport card , or both documents. Use Form DS-82 to apply for your first passport book if you only have a passport card, or to apply for your first passport card if you only have a passport book. If you travel many times each year, get a larger passport book with more visa pages, at no extra cost. Check the 'large book' box at the top of the DS-82. If renewing from Canada, do not include your Canadian Social Insurance Number on the form in place of your U.S. Social Security number. When you renew by mail or in person, you must submit your most recent passport(s) with your application. We will return your most recent passport book or card in a separate mailing. The most recent passport may not arrive for up to four weeks after you get your new passport. Learn below what document to submit based on what you want to renew: Document (s) you want to renew What to submit Passport Book and Card Passport Book and Card Passport Book Passport Book Passport Card Passport Card I want to get my first card but only have a book Passport Book I want to get my first book but only have a card Passport Card If the name you are using is different from the name on your most recent U.S. passport, you must provide a certified copy of the legal name change document. Examples include: Marriage certificate Divorce decree Court-ordered name change document We will return your name change document in a separate mailing from your new passport. Tips for renewing from Canada : If your Canadian divorce decree does not show that you are returning to your maiden name, you must provide proof of your birth or maiden name. Examples include an original or certified copy of your birth certificate. You must provide one photo with your application. Go to our Passport Photo page for photo requirements and to see examples of photos. You can get a photo at: Some passport acceptance facilities A company which offers photo services Home. Ask a friend or family member to take your photo. Print it on glossy or matte photo quality paper. Other reminders You must staple your photo to the application. Follow the instructions on the application. Use four staples vertically in the corners as close to the outer edges of the photo as possible. Do not bend the photo. Pay using a personal check or money order and make it payable to the U.S. Department of State. Do not send cash. Add $60 to your application fee if you want expedited service . Add $22.05 to your application fee if you want us to ship your completed passport in 1-3 days after we issue it. Document Form Application Fee Passport Book DS-82 $130 Passport Card DS-82 $30 Passport Book & Card DS-82 $160 Go to our Passport Fees page to learn more about how much it costs to apply for a passport and how you can pay. Please write the full name and date of birth of the applicant on the front of the check or money order. Renewing from Canada? Personal checks or money orders must draw on U.S. financial institutions based in the United States and be payable in U.S. dollars. Acceptable U.S. checks and money orders must have a 9-digit routing number. Do not include 1-3 day or express delivery fees with your payment. These services are not available to U.S. residents in Canada. Get My Passport Fast : If you are traveling in less than 3 weeks, make an appointment to renew in person at a passport agency or center. Your appointment must be within 14 calendar days of your travel date. If you are traveling in more than 3 weeks, mail your completed application and documents to one of the addresses below. Where you mail the application depends on where you live, and how fast you need your passport. If you live in the United States , use the United States Postal Service (USPS) . If you live in Canada , use Canada Post. Where to Send My Application and Supporting Documents I want routine service and I live in California, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, New York, or Texas. I want routine service and I live in any other state or in Canada. I want expedited service. National Passport Processing Center Post Office Box 640155 Irving, TX 75064-0155 National Passport Processing Center Post Office Box 90155 Philadelphia, PA 19190-0155 Write "EXPEDITE" on the outside of the mailing envelope: National Passport Processing Center Post Office Box 90955 Philadelphia, PA 19190-0955 Canadian Residents Only : If you are mailing your passport renewal application to the United States, you can select routine or expedite service and pay the expedite fee if selected. If you are not mailing your application to the United States and are renewing through your nearest U.S. embassy or consulate, do not pay the expedite fee. Outside the United States or Canada contact your nearest U.S. embassy and consulate for instructions on how to submit your passport application. Applicants abroad (excluding Canada) applying through their nearest U.S. embassy or consulate pay the passport fee only. Do not add an expedite fee. Normal "wear and tear" of a U.S. passport does not count as damage. Normal wear includes: The bend of a passport after you carry it in your pocket Fanning of the visa pages after opening and closing the passport If your passport is damaged, you cannot renew it and must apply for a new passport . Damage includes: Water stains A significant tear Unofficial markings on the data page Missing visa pages (torn out) A hole punch, or other injuries No. If you are renewing your passport with Form DS-82, acceptance facilities will not take your application. Acceptance facilities should never charge you a $35 fee for renewing your passport. These locations should only charge you a $35 fee if you are applying using Form DS-11. You must mail in your renewal application (Form DS-82) yourself. Mailing your Form DS-82 can be confusing since some post offices are also passport acceptance facilities. Postal employees should not review your form and supporting documents before you mail it. Send Form DS-82 and supporting documents using a trackable delivery method. Do not use UPS, FedEx, or DHL since the address you need to send your Form DS-82 and supporting documents to is a Post Office (PO) Box. Yes. If you have a passport book and you are eligible to use Form DS-82, you may apply for a passport card as a renewal by mail even if it is your first passport card . If you have a passport card and you are eligible to use Form DS-82, you may apply for a passport book as a renewal by mail even if it is your first passport book. Yes. If your family member or spouse is also renewing a passport, you may want to send multiple applications in the same envelope. You can pay for the applications using one check or money order. Make sure to add up the correct fees for multiple applications. You will get multiple mailings. The number of mailings depends on what document(s) you asked for. Passport Book : You may get your new passport and citizenship documents in two mailings. You may wait four weeks after getting your passport before you get a second mailing with your citizenship documents. We will return the passport book using a trackable delivery service. Passport Card : You may get your new passport card and your citizenship documents in two mailings. You may wait four weeks after getting your passport before you get a second mailing with your citizenship documents. We only send the passport card via First Class Mail. We do not send cards using 1-3 day delivery services. Both a Passport Book and Card : You may get three separate mailings: New passport book New passport card Citizenship documents Contacting Us : If you have been waiting more than four weeks for your documents, call us at 1-877-487-2778 to report that you have not received your documents. If you want us to reimburse you for a lost supporting document, you must contact us within 90 days of the date which we mailed your passport. You will also need to provide a receipt to show the cost of replacing the document. When you renew by mail, our intake facility will review your application and supporting documents. The intake facility will send you a letter if there is a problem with your application. The letter may include a QR code with a link to our website. Common reasons for getting this letter include: No signature or date on your form Bad or missing photo Pages of your form are missing Wrong or missing fees Most recent passport is missing Most recent passport issued over 15 years ago Follow the instructions in the letter. You must include the letter we sent you when you resubmit the new application. When your application is at the intake facility, your application status will show as "Not Available" if you check our Online Passport Status System . Your application will be "In Process" once a passport agency or center begins processing your new application. Last Updated: February 10, 2026
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To get started, go to our [Renew Online page](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew-online.html "Renew Online link"). ## This video will help you learn if you can renew your passport by mail. \&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;nbsp; ## Step One [Confirm you meet the requirements]("Confirm you meet the requirements") You can renew by mail if your most recent passport: - Can be submitted with your application\, - Is not damaged (other than normal [wear and tear](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew.html?cq_ck=1708792483886#FAQs "Defining Wear and Tear")), - Has never been reported lost or stolen, - Was issued within the last 15 years, - Was issued when you were age 16 or older, and - Was issued in your current name (or you can provide a document like a marriage certificate or divorce decree to show you have changed your name) If you want to renew a limited validity passport that is valid for less than the normal period of 10 years, you must meet these requirements: - One of your previous passports must have been issued for 10 years, - Your passport cannot be limited because you’ve lost multiple passports, and - Your passport cannot be limited because you’ve had multiple damaged passports If you do not meet these requirements to renew, go to one of these pages to learn how to apply: [Adult Applying](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/apply-in-person.html "Adult link") [Children Under 16](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/under-16.html "Child Under 16 link") [Child Age 16-17](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/16-17.html "Child Age 16-17") \If you have a passport book and want to get your first passport card, submit your book. If you have a passport card and want to get your first passport book, submit your card. ## Step Two [Fill out your form and print it]("Fill out your form and print it") [Use our Form Filler tool](https://pptform.state.gov/ "Form Filler tool") to fill out your form on a desktop or laptop computer and then print it. [![Fill Out Form DS-82 Online](https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/passports/buttons/Form%20Buttoms_v2.jpg)](https://pptform.state.gov/ "Fill Out Form DS-82 Online") Tips to complete your form: - Complete all parts of the form. Sign and date your form before you mail it. - Print your form on single-sided paper. We do not accept double-sided forms. - Check your date of birth and previous passport issuance date if you did not get the form you expected to receive on the form filler. - You can renew [a passport book](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/passport-help/next-generation-passport.html "Passport Book link"), [a passport card](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/card.html "What is a passport card link"), or both documents. - Use Form DS-82 to apply for your first passport book if you only have a passport card, or to apply for your first passport card if you only have a passport book. - If you travel many times each year, get a larger passport book with more visa pages, at no extra cost. Check the 'large book' box at the top of the DS-82. - If renewing from Canada, do not include your Canadian Social Insurance Number on the form in place of your U.S. Social Security number. ## Step Three [Submit your most recent U.S. passport]("Submit your most recent U.S. passport") When you renew by mail or in person, you must submit your most recent passport(s) with your application. We will return your most recent passport book or card in a separate mailing. The most recent passport may not arrive for up to four weeks after you get your new passport. Learn below what document to submit based on what you want to renew: \| Document (s) you want to renew \| What to submit \| \|---\|---\| \| Passport Book and Card \| Passport Book and Card \| \| Passport Book \| Passport Book \| \| Passport Card \| Passport Card \| \| I want to get my first card but only have a book \| Passport Book \| \| I want to get my first book but only have a card \| Passport Card \| ## Step Four [Submit other documents if you are changing your name]("Submit other documents if you are changing your name") If the name you are using is different from the name on your most recent U.S. passport, you must provide a certified copy of the legal name change document. Examples include: - Marriage certificate - Divorce decree - Court-ordered name change document We will return your name change document in a separate mailing from your new passport. Tips for renewing from Canada: - If your Canadian divorce decree does not show that you are returning to your maiden name, you must provide proof of your birth or maiden name. Examples include an original or certified copy of your birth certificate. ## Step Five [Provide a photo]("Provide a photo") You must provide one photo with your application. Go to our [Passport Photo page](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/photos.html "Passport photos link") for photo requirements and to see examples of photos. You can get a photo at: - Some [passport acceptance facilities](http://iafdb.travel.state.gov/ "Acceptance Facility Search Page") - A company which offers photo services - Home. Ask a friend or family member to take your photo. Print it on glossy or matte photo quality paper. Other reminders - You must staple your photo to the application. Follow the instructions on the application. Use four staples vertically in the corners as close to the outer edges of the photo as possible. - Do not bend the photo. ## Step Six [Pay your fees]("Pay your fees") Pay using a personal check or money order and make it payable to the U.S. Department of State. Do not send cash. - Add \$60 to your application fee if you want [expedited service](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/processing-times.html "Processing Times link"). - Add \$22.05 to your application fee if you want us to ship your completed passport in 1-3 days after we issue it. \| Document \| Form \| Application Fee \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| [Passport Book](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/passport-help/next-generation-passport.html "Passport Book link") \| [DS-82](https://pptform.state.gov/ "DS-82 Passport Form Filler") \| \$130 \| \| [Passport Card](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/card.html "Passport Card link") \| [DS-82](https://pptform.state.gov/ "DS-82 Passport Form Filler") \| \$30 \| \| Passport Book & Card \| [DS-82](https://pptform.state.gov/ "DS-82 Passport Form Filler") \| \$160 \| - Go to our [Passport Fees](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/fees.html "Passport Fees link") page to learn more about how much it costs to apply for a passport and how you can pay. - Please write the full name and date of birth of the applicant on the front of the check or money order. - Renewing from Canada? Personal checks or money orders must draw on U.S. financial institutions based in the United States and be payable in U.S. dollars. Acceptable U.S. checks and money orders must have a 9-digit routing number. Do not include 1-3 day or express delivery fees with your payment. These services are not available to U.S. residents in Canada. ## Step Seven [Submit completed application and documents]("Submit completed application and documents") [Get My Passport Fast](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/get-fast/passport-agencies.html "Passport Agency link"): If you are traveling in less than 3 weeks, make an appointment to renew in person at a passport agency or center. Your appointment must be within 14 calendar days of your travel date. If you are traveling in more than 3 weeks, mail your completed application and documents to one of the addresses below. Where you mail the application depends on where you live, and how fast you need your passport. If you live in the United States, [use the United States Postal Service (USPS)](https://tools.usps.com/find-location.htm "Find Post Offices link"). If you live in Canada, use Canada Post. Where to Send My Application and Supporting Documents \| I want routine service and I live in California, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, New York, or Texas. \| I want routine service and I live in any other state or in Canada. \| I want expedited service. \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| National Passport Processing Center Post Office Box 640155 Irving, TX 75064-0155 \| National Passport Processing Center Post Office Box 90155 Philadelphia, PA 19190-0155 \| Write "EXPEDITE" on the outside of the mailing envelope: National Passport Processing Center Post Office Box 90955 Philadelphia, PA 19190-0955 \| - Canadian Residents Only: If you are mailing your passport renewal application to the United States, you can select routine or expedite service and pay the expedite fee if selected. If you are not mailing your application to the United States and are renewing through your nearest U.S. embassy or consulate, do not pay the expedite fee. - Outside the United States or Canada contact your nearest [U.S. embassy and consulate](https://www.usembassy.gov/ "U.S. embassy and consulate link") for instructions on how to submit your passport application. - Applicants abroad (excluding Canada) applying through their nearest U.S. embassy or consulate pay the passport fee only. Do not add an expedite fee. ## Step Eight [Track your application status]("Track your application status") Application status updates will be sent to the email address you provided on your application. You can also [check the status of the application online](https://passportstatus.state.gov/ "Check Status Online Link") and [learn more about each status update](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/status.html "Application Status info"). It may take 2 weeks from the day you apply until your application status is “In Process.” ## FAQs [What is normal "wear and tear" of a passport?]("What is normal ") Normal "wear and tear" of a U.S. passport does not count as damage. Normal wear includes: - The bend of a passport after you carry it in your pocket - Fanning of the visa pages after opening and closing the passport If your passport is damaged, you cannot renew it and must [apply for a new passport](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/apply-in-person.html "Apply in Person link"). Damage includes: - Water stains - A significant tear - Unofficial markings on the data page - Missing visa pages (torn out) - A hole punch, or other injuries [Can I renew at an acceptance facility?]("Can I renew at an acceptance facility?") No. If you are renewing your passport with Form DS-82, acceptance facilities will not take your application. Acceptance facilities should never charge you a \$35 fee for renewing your passport. These locations should only charge you a \$35 fee if you are applying using Form DS-11. You must mail in your renewal application (Form DS-82) yourself. Mailing your Form DS-82 can be confusing since some post offices are also passport acceptance facilities. Postal employees should not review your form and supporting documents before you mail it. Send Form DS-82 and supporting documents using a trackable delivery method. Do not use UPS, FedEx, or DHL since the address you need to send your Form DS-82 and supporting documents to is a Post Office (PO) Box. [If I already have a passport book or card, can I use the DS-82 to get the other document?]("If I already have a passport book or card, can I use the DS-82 to get the other document?") Yes. If you have a passport book and you are eligible to use Form DS-82, you may apply for a passport card as a renewal by mail even if it is your first [passport card](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/card.html "Passport Card info"). If you have a passport card and you are eligible to use Form DS-82, you may apply for a passport book as a renewal by mail even if it is your first passport book. [Can I send multiple renewal applications in one envelope?]("Can I send multiple renewal applications in one envelope?") Yes. If your family member or spouse is also renewing a passport, you may want to send multiple applications in the same envelope. You can pay for the applications using one check or money order. Make sure to add up the [correct fees](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/fees.html "Fees link") for multiple applications. [How will you send my passport and supporting documents?]("How will you send my passport and supporting documents?") You will get multiple mailings. The number of mailings depends on what document(s) you asked for. Passport Book: You may get your new passport and citizenship documents in two mailings. You may wait four weeks after getting your passport before you get a second mailing with your citizenship documents. We will return the passport book using a trackable delivery service. Passport Card: You may get your new passport card and your citizenship documents in two mailings. You may wait four weeks after getting your passport before you get a second mailing with your citizenship documents. We only send the passport card via First Class Mail. We do not send cards using 1-3 day delivery services. Both a Passport Book and Card: You may get three separate mailings: 1. New passport book 2. New passport card 3. Citizenship documents Contacting Us: If you have been waiting more than four weeks for your documents, call us at [1-877-487-2778](tel:18774872778) to report that you have not received your documents. If you want us to reimburse you for a lost supporting document, you must contact us within 90 days of the date which we mailed your passport. You will also need to provide a receipt to show the cost of replacing the document. [I got a letter requesting that I resubmit my Form DS-82. What should I do?]("I got a letter requesting that I resubmit my Form DS-82. What should I do?") When you renew by mail, our intake facility will review your application and supporting documents. The intake facility will send you a letter if there is a problem with your application. The letter may include a QR code with a link to our website. Common reasons for getting this letter include: - No signature or date on your form - Bad or missing photo - Pages of your form are missing - Wrong or missing fees - Most recent passport is missing - Most recent passport issued over 15 years ago Follow the instructions in the letter. You must include the letter we sent you when you resubmit the new application. When your application is at the intake facility, your application status will show as "Not Available" if you check our [Online Passport Status System](https://passportstatus.state.gov/ "Passport Status link"). Your application will be "In Process" once a passport agency or center begins processing your new application. 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Readable Markdown	[![Travel.State.Gov US Department of State Homepage](https://travel.state.gov/apps/tsg-rwd/components/content/resources/Department_of_state_full_logo.svg)](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html) U.S. Passports English Follow these steps to renew your passport and track your status: 1. [Confirm you meet the requirements](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew.html#Step%20One "Confirm you meet the requirements link") 2. [Fill out your form online and print it](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew.html#Step%20Two "Fill out your form online link") 3. [Submit your most recent passport](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew.html#Step%20Three "Submit your most recent passport link") 4. [Submit other documents](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew.html#Step%20Four "Submit other documents link") (if you are changing your name) 5. [Provide a photo](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew.html#Step%20Five "Provide a photo link") 6. [Pay your fees](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew.html#Step%20Six "Calculate fees link") 7. [Submit application](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew.html#Step%20Seven "Mail application and documents link") 8. [Enroll in email updates](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew.html#Step%20Eight "Enroll in email updates link") ### Renew Your Passport Online Eligible U.S. citizens who are applying for routine service can now renew their passports online. To get started, go to our [Renew Online page](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew-online.html "Renew Online link"). ## This video will help you learn if you can renew your passport by mail. \&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;nbsp; You can renew by mail if your most recent passport: - Can be submitted with your application\, - Is not damaged (other than normal [wear and tear](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew.html?cq_ck=1708792483886#FAQs "Defining Wear and Tear")), - Has never been reported lost or stolen, - Was issued within the last 15 years, - Was issued when you were age 16 or older, and - Was issued in your current name (or you can provide a document like a marriage certificate or divorce decree to show you have changed your name) If you want to renew a limited validity passport that is valid for less than the normal period of 10 years, you must meet these requirements: - One of your previous passports must have been issued for 10 years, - Your passport cannot be limited because you’ve lost multiple passports, and - Your passport cannot be limited because you’ve had multiple damaged passports If you do not meet these requirements to renew, go to one of these pages to learn how to apply: [Adult Applying](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/apply-in-person.html "Adult link") [Children Under 16](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/under-16.html "Child Under 16 link") [Child Age 16-17](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/16-17.html "Child Age 16-17") \If you have a passport book and want to get your first passport card, submit your book. If you have a passport card and want to get your first passport book, submit your card. [Use our Form Filler tool](https://pptform.state.gov/ "Form Filler tool") to fill out your form on a desktop or laptop computer and then print it. [![Fill Out Form DS-82 Online](https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/passports/buttons/Form%20Buttoms_v2.jpg)](https://pptform.state.gov/ "Fill Out Form DS-82 Online") Tips to complete your form: - Complete all parts of the form. Sign and date your form before you mail it. - Print your form on single-sided paper. We do not accept double-sided forms. - Check your date of birth and previous passport issuance date if you did not get the form you expected to receive on the form filler. - You can renew [a passport book](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/passport-help/next-generation-passport.html "Passport Book link"), [a passport card](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/card.html "What is a passport card link"), or both documents. - Use Form DS-82 to apply for your first passport book if you only have a passport card, or to apply for your first passport card if you only have a passport book. - If you travel many times each year, get a larger passport book with more visa pages, at no extra cost. Check the 'large book' box at the top of the DS-82. - If renewing from Canada, do not include your Canadian Social Insurance Number on the form in place of your U.S. Social Security number. When you renew by mail or in person, you must submit your most recent passport(s) with your application. We will return your most recent passport book or card in a separate mailing. The most recent passport may not arrive for up to four weeks after you get your new passport. Learn below what document to submit based on what you want to renew: \| Document (s) you want to renew \| What to submit \| \|---\|---\| \| Passport Book and Card \| Passport Book and Card \| \| Passport Book \| Passport Book \| \| Passport Card \| Passport Card \| \| I want to get my first card but only have a book \| Passport Book \| \| I want to get my first book but only have a card \| Passport Card \| If the name you are using is different from the name on your most recent U.S. passport, you must provide a certified copy of the legal name change document. Examples include: - Marriage certificate - Divorce decree - Court-ordered name change document We will return your name change document in a separate mailing from your new passport. Tips for renewing from Canada: - If your Canadian divorce decree does not show that you are returning to your maiden name, you must provide proof of your birth or maiden name. Examples include an original or certified copy of your birth certificate. You must provide one photo with your application. Go to our [Passport Photo page](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/photos.html "Passport photos link") for photo requirements and to see examples of photos. You can get a photo at: - Some [passport acceptance facilities](http://iafdb.travel.state.gov/ "Acceptance Facility Search Page") - A company which offers photo services - Home. Ask a friend or family member to take your photo. Print it on glossy or matte photo quality paper. Other reminders - You must staple your photo to the application. Follow the instructions on the application. Use four staples vertically in the corners as close to the outer edges of the photo as possible. - Do not bend the photo. Pay using a personal check or money order and make it payable to the U.S. Department of State. Do not send cash. - Add \$60 to your application fee if you want [expedited service](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/processing-times.html "Processing Times link"). - Add \$22.05 to your application fee if you want us to ship your completed passport in 1-3 days after we issue it. \| Document \| Form \| Application Fee \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| [Passport Book](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/passport-help/next-generation-passport.html "Passport Book link") \| [DS-82](https://pptform.state.gov/ "DS-82 Passport Form Filler") \| \$130 \| \| [Passport Card](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/card.html "Passport Card link") \| [DS-82](https://pptform.state.gov/ "DS-82 Passport Form Filler") \| \$30 \| \| Passport Book & Card \| [DS-82](https://pptform.state.gov/ "DS-82 Passport Form Filler") \| \$160 \| - Go to our [Passport Fees](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/fees.html "Passport Fees link") page to learn more about how much it costs to apply for a passport and how you can pay. - Please write the full name and date of birth of the applicant on the front of the check or money order. - Renewing from Canada? Personal checks or money orders must draw on U.S. financial institutions based in the United States and be payable in U.S. dollars. Acceptable U.S. checks and money orders must have a 9-digit routing number. Do not include 1-3 day or express delivery fees with your payment. These services are not available to U.S. residents in Canada. [Get My Passport Fast](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/get-fast/passport-agencies.html "Passport Agency link"): If you are traveling in less than 3 weeks, make an appointment to renew in person at a passport agency or center. Your appointment must be within 14 calendar days of your travel date. If you are traveling in more than 3 weeks, mail your completed application and documents to one of the addresses below. Where you mail the application depends on where you live, and how fast you need your passport. If you live in the United States, [use the United States Postal Service (USPS)](https://tools.usps.com/find-location.htm "Find Post Offices link"). If you live in Canada, use Canada Post. Where to Send My Application and Supporting Documents \| I want routine service and I live in California, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, New York, or Texas. \| I want routine service and I live in any other state or in Canada. \| I want expedited service. \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| National Passport Processing Center Post Office Box 640155 Irving, TX 75064-0155 \| National Passport Processing Center Post Office Box 90155 Philadelphia, PA 19190-0155 \| Write "EXPEDITE" on the outside of the mailing envelope: National Passport Processing Center Post Office Box 90955 Philadelphia, PA 19190-0955 \| - Canadian Residents Only: If you are mailing your passport renewal application to the United States, you can select routine or expedite service and pay the expedite fee if selected. If you are not mailing your application to the United States and are renewing through your nearest U.S. embassy or consulate, do not pay the expedite fee. - Outside the United States or Canada contact your nearest [U.S. embassy and consulate](https://www.usembassy.gov/ "U.S. embassy and consulate link") for instructions on how to submit your passport application. - Applicants abroad (excluding Canada) applying through their nearest U.S. embassy or consulate pay the passport fee only. Do not add an expedite fee. Normal "wear and tear" of a U.S. passport does not count as damage. Normal wear includes: - The bend of a passport after you carry it in your pocket - Fanning of the visa pages after opening and closing the passport If your passport is damaged, you cannot renew it and must [apply for a new passport](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/apply-in-person.html "Apply in Person link"). Damage includes: - Water stains - A significant tear - Unofficial markings on the data page - Missing visa pages (torn out) - A hole punch, or other injuries No. If you are renewing your passport with Form DS-82, acceptance facilities will not take your application. Acceptance facilities should never charge you a \$35 fee for renewing your passport. These locations should only charge you a \$35 fee if you are applying using Form DS-11. You must mail in your renewal application (Form DS-82) yourself. Mailing your Form DS-82 can be confusing since some post offices are also passport acceptance facilities. Postal employees should not review your form and supporting documents before you mail it. Send Form DS-82 and supporting documents using a trackable delivery method. Do not use UPS, FedEx, or DHL since the address you need to send your Form DS-82 and supporting documents to is a Post Office (PO) Box. Yes. If you have a passport book and you are eligible to use Form DS-82, you may apply for a passport card as a renewal by mail even if it is your first [passport card](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/card.html "Passport Card info"). If you have a passport card and you are eligible to use Form DS-82, you may apply for a passport book as a renewal by mail even if it is your first passport book. Yes. If your family member or spouse is also renewing a passport, you may want to send multiple applications in the same envelope. You can pay for the applications using one check or money order. Make sure to add up the [correct fees](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/fees.html "Fees link") for multiple applications. You will get multiple mailings. The number of mailings depends on what document(s) you asked for. Passport Book: You may get your new passport and citizenship documents in two mailings. You may wait four weeks after getting your passport before you get a second mailing with your citizenship documents. We will return the passport book using a trackable delivery service. Passport Card: You may get your new passport card and your citizenship documents in two mailings. You may wait four weeks after getting your passport before you get a second mailing with your citizenship documents. We only send the passport card via First Class Mail. We do not send cards using 1-3 day delivery services. Both a Passport Book and Card: You may get three separate mailings: 1. New passport book 2. New passport card 3. Citizenship documents Contacting Us: If you have been waiting more than four weeks for your documents, call us at [1-877-487-2778](tel:18774872778) to report that you have not received your documents. If you want us to reimburse you for a lost supporting document, you must contact us within 90 days of the date which we mailed your passport. You will also need to provide a receipt to show the cost of replacing the document. When you renew by mail, our intake facility will review your application and supporting documents. The intake facility will send you a letter if there is a problem with your application. The letter may include a QR code with a link to our website. Common reasons for getting this letter include: - No signature or date on your form - Bad or missing photo - Pages of your form are missing - Wrong or missing fees - Most recent passport is missing - Most recent passport issued over 15 years ago Follow the instructions in the letter. You must include the letter we sent you when you resubmit the new application. When your application is at the intake facility, your application status will show as "Not Available" if you check our [Online Passport Status System](https://passportstatus.state.gov/ "Passport Status link"). Your application will be "In Process" once a passport agency or center begins processing your new application. Last Updated: February 10, 2026
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