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Part 1 of 3U.S. Department of State · DS-82 · 04-2025

DS-82 Passport Renewal Kit

A filled DS-82, exact fee instructions, and prepaid tracked label

PostalForm prepares the paper kit; it does not submit or issue your passport. You preview before paying, then print, sign, add your photo, old passport, and government payment, and mail it with the included label.

$29 routine / $39 expedited - preview before payment

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EligibilityApplication detailsPreview & purchase

Step 1

Check you can renew by mail

The State Department only accepts Form DS-82 when ALL six statements below are true about your most recent passport. This usually takes under a minute; if any answer is No, we route you to the official in-person instructions before you enter personal details.

6 required
I can submit my most recent U.S. passport book and/or card with this application *

STOP - without your most recent passport you cannot renew by mail. Apply in person on Form DS-11 instead.

I was at least 16 years old when my most recent passport was issued *

STOP - passports issued before age 16 cannot be renewed by mail. Apply in person on Form DS-11 instead.

My most recent passport was issued less than 15 years ago *

STOP - passports issued 15+ years ago cannot be renewed by mail. Apply in person on Form DS-11 instead.

My most recent passport is undamaged and has never been reported lost or stolen *

STOP - damaged, mutilated, lost, or stolen passports cannot be renewed by mail. Apply in person on Form DS-11 instead.

My passport was NOT limited to less than the normal ten-year validity period (check the endorsement page if unsure) *

STOP - limited-validity passports use Form DS-5504 or DS-11, not DS-82. See travel.state.gov for details.

My name has NOT changed since my passport was issued - OR it changed by marriage or court order and I can enclose a certified copy of the document *

STOP - if you cannot document your name change with a certified marriage certificate or court order, apply in person on Form DS-11 instead.

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The form is ready to fill now. If you want supporting instructions, mailing notes, or source links, they are below.

What you need+
  • Your most recent passport book and/or card, submitted with the application (it is returned to you)
  • You were at least 16 when it was issued, and it was issued within the last 15 years
  • It is undamaged and was never reported lost or stolen
  • One new color photo, 2 x 2 inches, taken in the last 6 months
  • A check or money order for the State Department fee (credit cards are not accepted by mail)
  • A certified name-change document if your name changed (marriage certificate or court order)
  • Signed form (wet signature required)
  • Filing fee ($130 passport book / $30 card / $160 both; +$60 expedited; optional +$23.36 1-3 day return delivery)
Form summary+

Renew a U.S. passport by mail on Form DS-82 with a ready-to-send kit: filled form, exact fee check template, photo checklist, and prepaid USPS label to the correct regional or expedited lockbox.

How it works+
  1. Check DS-82 eligibility, choose routine or expedited service, and see your exact government fee and kit price before entering sensitive details
  2. Preview the filled application before paying
  3. Download your kit: instructions, the filled DS-82, an exact check-writing template, the photo checklist, and your prepaid USPS label (or have the mailed kit sent to you with a real check enclosed)
  4. Print, sign and date the application, staple your photo, enclose your most recent passport and the fee check
  5. Use the prepaid label - we track USPS acceptance and delivery to the National Passport Processing Center and email you updates
Where it gets mailed+

Routine service from CA, FL, IL, MN, NY, or TX: National Passport Processing Center, Post Office Box 640155, Irving, TX 75064-0155. Routine service from other states or Canada: National Passport Processing Center, Post Office Box 90155, Philadelphia, PA 19190-0155. Expedited service: National Passport Processing Center, Post Office Box 90955, Philadelphia, PA 19190-0955 - and write EXPEDITE on the outside of the envelope. Addresses and fees verified against travel.state.gov on 2026-07-11.

Packet order+
  • Cover sheet (auto-generated)
  • Completed form PDF
Common mistakes+
  • Forgetting to sign and date the application in black ink - unsigned applications are returned
  • Writing the check for the wrong amount or to the wrong payee (make it payable to 'U.S. Department of State')
  • Stapling the photo incorrectly or using an old/nonconforming photo
  • Mailing expedited applications to the routine lockbox or forgetting to write EXPEDITE on the envelope
  • Letting the bank balance dip before the State Department cashes the check - this can take several weeks
FAQs+
How much does it cost to renew a passport by mail in 2026?

The State Department fee is $130 for a passport book, $30 for a passport card, or $160 for both. Expedited processing adds $60, and optional 1-3 day return delivery of the new book adds $23.36. The fee is paid by check to 'U.S. Department of State' and is separate from the kit price.

Can I pay the government fee with a credit card?

Not by mail. Mailed DS-82 renewals must include a check or money order payable to 'U.S. Department of State'. Our kit includes an exact check-writing template (or, with the mailed kit, a ready-to-sign check drawn on your own bank account).

Where do I mail my DS-82 renewal?

Routine applicants whose mailing address is in CA, FL, IL, MN, NY, or TX use PO Box 640155 in Irving, TX; other routine applicants use PO Box 90155 in Philadelphia. Expedited applications use PO Box 90955 in Philadelphia with EXPEDITE written on the envelope. The workflow selects the destination from your service level and mailing state.

Do I need to keep money in my account after mailing the check?

Yes. Keep the fee amount available until the State Department cashes your check - often several weeks after you mail the application. A bounced check delays your renewal and can incur fees.

Is PostalForm affiliated with the U.S. Department of State?

No. PostalForm is a private document-preparation service and is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Department of State. You can always file Form DS-82 yourself for free (paying only the government fee) at travel.state.gov.

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Last verified+

Last U.S. Department of State verification: July 16, 2026