Form DS-82: How to Renew an Expired U.S. Passport by Mail
Complete step-by-step renewal instructions, 4-point eligibility checklist, fee schedule, and official federal mailing addresses.
Form DS-82 (U.S. Passport Renewal Application for Eligible Individuals) allows adult citizens to renew their passport by mail without visiting an acceptance facility. You are eligible to use Form DS-82 only if your previous passport is undamaged, was issued when you were age 16 or older, was issued within the last 15 years, and was issued in your current legal name. The standard adult renewal fee is $130.00 payable to the U.S. Department of State.
The 4-Point Form DS-82 Eligibility Test
Before filling out Form DS-82, verify that you can answer YES to all four federal conditions:
| Requirement | Condition Rule | If You Answer NO |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Physical Possession | You can submit your most recent passport book/card with the application. | Must use Form DS-11 in person (Lost/Stolen). |
| 2. Undamaged Condition | Passport is intact with no water damage, tears, or altered bio data. | Must use Form DS-11 in person (Damaged). |
| 3. Age at Issuance | Passport was issued when you were age 16 or older (10-year validity). | Must use Form DS-11 in person (Child passport). |
| 4. Date of Issuance | Passport was issued within the last 15 years. | Must use Form DS-11 in person (Expired > 15 yrs). |
Documents Required to Enclose in Your Renewal Envelope
A complete Form DS-82 mail-in renewal packet must contain exactly four items:
- Completed & Signed Form DS-82: Printed single-sided on 8.5x11 white paper and signed in ink on Page 1.
- Your Most Recent U.S. Passport: It will be cancelled and returned to you in a separate envelope 2 to 4 weeks after your new passport arrives.
- One Color Passport Photograph (2x2 Inches): Taken within the last 6 months, stapled to the designated box using 4 staples as indicated.
- Separate Check or Money Order: Exactly $130.00 (Routine) or $190.00 (Expedited), made payable to "U.S. Department of State" with your name and DOB written on the memo line.
Official Mailing Addresses for Form DS-82
| Service Level | Applicant Location | Official Postal Address |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Service | CA, FL, IL, MI, NY, TX | National Passport Processing Center PO Box 640155 Irving, TX 75064-0155 |
| Routine Service | All other states & Canada | National Passport Processing Center PO Box 90155 Philadelphia, PA 19190-0155 |
| Expedited Service (Extra $60) | Any U.S. State or Canada | National Passport Processing Center PO Box 90955 Philadelphia, PA 19190-0955 (Write "EXPEDITE" clearly on envelope) |