Confirm renewal eligibility
U.S. Passport Renewal Support
Prepare Your Renewal with Confidence
Document and application support for eligible adult passport renewals by mail or online, including photo, name-change and payment checklists.
Service TypeDocument Support
Primary ReferenceForm DS-82 / Online Renewal
AvailabilityVirtual Nationwide
Filing DetailsVerify Current Instructions
Clear ScopeAdministrative support only
Client ReviewYou approve all information
Privacy FocusedCareful document handling
Current GuidanceOfficial requirements should be rechecked before filing
Who This Is For
Is this service right for your paperwork?
- Adults eligible to renew by mail with Form DS-82
- Eligible adults using the online renewal system
- Applicants renewing after a legal name change
- Travelers preparing routine or expedited renewal requests
How We Help
Structured support from records to filing readiness
- Renewal-method checklist
- Form DS-82 typing and print preparation
- Digital or printed photo requirement review
- Name-change document organization
- Mailing and payment checklist
- Final application-readiness review
Your Preparation Roadmap
A clear step-by-step process
Choose online or mail renewal
Prepare the application
Obtain a compliant photograph
Organize passport and name-change records
Review payment, mailing and tracking details
Document Checklist
Records commonly prepared for this service
- Most recent U.S. passport
- Completed and signed Form DS-82 for mail renewal
- One compliant passport photograph for mail renewal
- Digital passport photograph for online renewal
- Certified name-change document, when applicable
- Correct payment method for the selected filing option
- Mailing envelope and tracking materials for paper renewal
Requirements vary by filing basis and may change. Always use the latest instructions from the responsible government agency.
Before You File
Common issues to avoid
- Using DS-82 when an in-person DS-11 application is required
- Submitting an unacceptable photograph
- Signing in the wrong place or using an incomplete form
- Using an incorrect payment method
- Forgetting a certified name-change record
Frequently Asked Questions
Helpful answers before you begin
Who may renew by mail?
Eligibility generally depends on the condition, issue date, validity period and age at issuance of the most recent passport. Confirm the current State Department rules before filing.
Will my old passport be returned?
The State Department normally returns the prior passport separately after processing, although timing can vary.
Can a lost passport be renewed with DS-82?
A lost or stolen passport usually requires an in-person application and additional reporting rather than standard renewal by mail.
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