How to Renew Passport

Want to know when, where and how to renew a passport? You can get the answers to your questions about renewing a U.S. passport directly below. If you don't find what you are looking for, send your passport renewal question to us and we will get back to you in 24 to 48 hours. If you are in a hurry, apply to renew passport fast.

Can I renew my passport?

You can if you are a U.S. citizen whose passport was issued within the last 15 years. Passport issued to minors cannot be renewed. Your current passport cannot be damaged and must have the same name that you claim on the application or you must provide legal proof of your name change.

When do I need to renew my passport?

The State Department recommends that American citizens renew passports approximately 9 months before expiration. This allows ample time for the application to be processed and passport delivered so that the applicant can obtain travel visas if required.

Where can I renew my passport?

It is not necessary to apply for a passport at a post office or other application acceptance facility. If you meet the requirements, you can apply by mail.

How can I renew a passport?

How much does it cost to renew a passport?

The cost of getting a passport renewed depends on what service you request, how quickly you need it and what method you use to get it. The application fee for renewing a passport book is $75. The State Department charges $60 for expedited service. Fees for private expediting service start at about $65 and go up from there.

How fast can I get a passport renewed?

Regular processing takes 4 to 6 weeks to complete. Expediting a renewal by mail can get your travel document to you in 2 to 3 weeks. Emergency passport renewal through a regional agency or through a private expediter can get the application processed the fastest. Both options allow you to request same day passport renewal.

Have a Question about Renewing a Passport?

Submit your passport renewal question below and we will try to provide you with an appropriate answer within 24 hours. It usually takes less time but it can, sometimes, take a little longer.

Click the links below to see questions and answers from other international travelers...

Can I change my passport photo even though my passport is still valid? When my passport was issued, I had short hair and weighed a few pounds more. The last time I crossed over the border from Canada, the customs officer ...

What do the small boxes in the top right corner of the passport application mean? What does the boxes R, D, O, and DP shown at the top right corner of page 1 mean? Also, what is required for End# and Exp# within the same box?

---------------

****c2google....

Is it faster to renew your expired passport or get a new passport? I need mine by the 2nd week in May, I live in Roanoke, Va and it expired last year.

---------------

***c2google.shtml***It takes the State Department ...

We accidentally washed my passport. Do we need to get a new one? We accidentally washed my passport. The pic is still good but the blue cover looks worn. Do we need to get a new one?

-----------------

***c2google....

How does one renew a US passport when living in Germany? Hi,

I live in Germany. what's the process for renewing my passport? Also, do I need to send my passport away, or do I simply apply for it and keep ...

Is there some type of "No Fee" form for renewing a No Fee Passport? Federal Govt employee, current PP expires in Jul 2010. Cannot find anything specific addressing this here or at the State Dept. Thanks.

============

***c2google....

Is Question #19 ("Travel Plans") a required field on passport application form DS-11? I want to renew my passport, but the exact date of departure and my length of trip are uncertain at this point. I don't understand why a document entitling ...

When do passport fees increase? When are the passport fees officially going to increase?

===========

Marty,

The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Services has not established ...

Fees for Regional Passport Agency If I elect to go to a post office rather than by mail to have my passport renewed, is there an additional fee for using the post office service and is ...

Should I renew my passport now before the fees increase? My passport expires in 2 years. I was older than 16 years at time of issuance of this passport. I live in the US and there is no name changes needed and ...

Can I renew my passport if it expires in only 4 days? I want to renew my passport without paying extra but it expires in four days. I don't have immediate travel plans so don't need it in the next three or ...

Is it faster to renew my passport at a post office than mailing it in? I'm a little hesitant to mail my currently valid passport and would rather submit my paperwork and passport to the passport office directly. Will this ...

Do I need to fill out page 2 of the renewal form? Do I need to fill out the 2nd page of the application if I am not planning a trip right now?

----------------

***c2google.shtml***Cindy,

Yes, you ...

What documents do I need if I am entering the USA from Canada and my USA passport has been mailed for renewal? If I live in Canada and I am sending my USA passport for renewal by mail, what documentation can I use to prove I am a US citizen and have just sent my ...

Can I get a new passport with a new picture if it's not about to expire? My last passport renewal was a rush and the picture is absolutely terrible. I am hoping I can apply for a new one with a better photo. Can I, or do I ...

passport renewal and name change I need to renew my passport as well as change my name (married). Do I need to submit both DS11 AND DS82 form?

======================

***c2google....

Do I need to renew my passport before traveling to the Philippines since it is valid for 4 more months? My passport will expire June 20 2010. I'm traveling in Philippine on Feb 25 and be back here in March 16. Do i need to renew my passport before leaving?...

May I use a 24 hour emergency renewed passport for TSA ID for travel within the United States? I am traveling from Oakland California to Portland Oregon in 3 days. I just found out tonight that my driver's license is suspended due to my not paying ...

Do I get to keep my old passport? I have an Indian Visa that is valid for 2 more years. They have told me that the visa is valid as long as I carry both my old and new passports to India....

Passport ran out of visa pages My passport expire on 8/2011, and I ran out the page and I need travel to China next month, do I need to renew my passport or add more pages?

------------

Wilson,...

I need a renewal on my passport without waiting weeks as I drive across the Michigan and Ontario Canada border weekly. I travel between Michigan and Ontario, Canada bi-weekly for family. I need a passport to go across the border. My passport expires in July 2010.

How ...

Should I renew my expired passport or apply for a new one? My expired passport has this typed on the last page "this passport expires on Oct 23 2008. Replacement may be issued under 22 CFR 51.41." Maybe this can ...

How do I affix my photos to the application for a passport book renewal? I am sending in my application on Monday January 25 via Federal Express at the end of the day and would like the answers to the questions above:

Do ...

How do I renew and change my name on a passport at the same time? I need to renew an expired passport but also change my last name on it.

-----------

Mail completed application form DS-82 along with your current ...

Can you travel out of the country on a soon to expire passport? My passport expires in April. Post office just told me that I cannot travel within 6 months of expiration date. is this correct?

-----------------

Your ...

How do I get the stamps back on my expired passport once I submit it with my renewal? I would like to have the stamps from the countries I travel back once I receive my new passport.

--------------

Leigh Ann,

Your current passport ...

Can I put 2 passport renewals in the same envelope? I would like to put my husband's and my own passport in the same envelope. Do they need to be mailed separately?

----------------

Tina,

Yes, you ...

How to renew offical passport while deployed in Iraq I have an official passport (red) that will expire in Aug 2010. I am currently deployed to Iraq with the US Army. What form do I have to fill out to renew ...

Where should I send my passport renewal application? The provided address is a PO box. I need a physical address so that I may send it fed-ex or ups.

----------

Bart,

The only address given by the ...

Can a U.S. citizen apply for passport renewal by mail from Canada? I'm an American citizen living in Canada. My U.S. passport expires this year. My question is can I still apply for renewal through mail without having ...

Forgot to check Passport Book box on DS-82. Will they send it back? I am renewing my passport and forgot to check the Passport book box at the top of the form. I have on the application that I will be traveling to Italy....

Should I renew my expired passport or apply for a new one? I am going to Cozumel in May 2010. My passport expired in 2006. Should I renew or apply for a new one?

-------------

Brenda,

You can renew your ...

What do I do if I forgot to include my passport with my renewal application? I forgot to include my passport with my renewal application. What do I do?

------------------

Matt,

The application will be returned to you. You ...

Mailed my application for renewal but forgot to include check-what do I do? Forgot to include my check for passport renewal-can I mail in?

Thanks.

----------------
Roger,

A passport renewal application DS-82 that is ...

Can i renew my passport even if can't find it? A few years ago, my house was foreclosed upon and many of my belongings were hastily packed. Shortly after the foreclosure, I got divorced. My ex has ...

Where do I send my application for passport renewal? I'm an American citizen with residency in Norway. Currently IN the US (until April) and my passport (and Norwegian residency sticker inside passport) is ...

Can I renew my passport at the Boston passport agency rather than renewing it by mail? I have a current vaild Official Passport-Can I renew my personal Passport in Boston in person as opposed to mail?

_____________________

James,

You ...

Do I need to renew my passport now? My passport expires on 20 March 2010. I am traveling out of the country on Dec 5-12, 2009. Do I need to renew it before I travel?

----------------------

***c2google....

Form DS 82 Step 10 Most Recent Passport Book or Passport Card Form DS-82 Renewal application form. On DS-82 form, step #10 asks for name and date issued. The third space says, "Most recent passport book or passport ...

When Should I Apply for a Passport Renewal? My passport does not expire for a few more years but I want to plan ahead. I have heard different information given concerning the time to apply for a ...

How to Renew Passport - FAQ About Renewing U.S. Passports