Passport Renewals

Certain U.S. Passport applicants may be eligible to renew their U.S. Passport by mail using Form DS-82.

Check Your Eligibility to Renew by Mail

A minor's passport may not be renewed by mail; to renew a minor's passport, you need to submit a Form DS-11 application in person. An adult passport may be renewed by mail if it meets certain requirements.

You can renew your adult passport by mail if you answer "Yes" to all 5 of the following statements:

  1. Is your passport in your possession to submit with your application.
  2. Is your passport undamaged other than normal "wear and tear".
  3. Was your passport issued when you were age 16 or older.
  4. Was your passport issued within the last 15 years.
  5. Was your passport issued in your current name or can you document a name change.

If your passport does not meet all these requirements, you are not eligible to renew by mail. Do not mail your renewal application. You must prepare the same application package as a first-time passport applicant.

All U.S. Passport forms are available at the City Clerk's Office. Please visit the U.S. Department of State website for fillable and printable application forms and additional information.

How should you renew your passport?

By Mail

You should renew your passport by mail if:

  • You can submit the most recent full validity U.S. Passport book and/or U.S. Passport Card with the application and the passport is not damaged or mutilated.
  • You were at least 16 years old when the most recent U.S. passport Book and/or U.S. Passport Card was issued.
  • The most recent U.S. Passport Book and/or U.S. Passport Card was issued less than 15 years ago.
  • You use the same name as on the most recent U.S. Passport Book and/or Passport Card OR you have had your name changed by marriage or court order and can submit proper original documentation to reflect the name change.
  • Applicants who will renew by mail will complete Form DS-82.

In Person

You should renew your passport in person if:

  • You were under the age of 16 when your most recent U.S. Passport was issued
  • The most recent U.S. Passport is lost, stolen, damaged, or mutilated
  • The most recent U.S. Passport expired more than 5 years ago and/or was not a full validity passport.
  • You are using a different name than is listed on the most recent U.S. Passport and do not have proper documentation to reflect the name change.

Children under the age of 16 must renew their passports in person at a passport acceptance facility using a completed Form DS-11.

An original or certified copy of the child’s birth certificate is required as well.

What documents do you need to renew your passport by mail?

  • Completed Form DS-82, signed and dated.
  • Original undamaged U.S. Passport meeting the above requirements.
  • Certified copy of your marriage certificate or court order if your name has changed.
  • Fees (check or money order only).
  • A recent color photograph.

Note: In order to protect your application during mailing and processing, do not fold the application. Use a mailing method that can be tracked through the United States Postal Service. Please make copies of all the original documents for your own records.

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