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You should apply Passport Renewal by Mail if you..

1. Already have a passport that is not damaged; and
2. Received it within the past 15 years; and
3. Were at least age 16 when it was issued; and
4. Still have the same name as in passport (or you can legally document your name change).

If you are U.S. citizens residing abroad (except those living in Canada) should renew their passports at the nearest U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate. You can find your neareast US embassy in here.

For U.S. citizens residing in Canada may mail DS-82, Application for Passport by Mail, renewal applications to the address indicated on the form.  Payment must be in US dollar.

Passports renewed by mail in the U.S. may only be mailed  to U.S. and Canadian addresses.

If you mutilate or alter your U.S. passport, you may invalidate it and risk possible prosecution under the law (Section 1543 of Title 22 of the U.S. Code).

If your passport has been mutilated, altered or damaged , you cannot apply by mail. You must apply in person.

Some countries require that your passport be valid at least six months beyond the dates of your trip and/or have two to four blank visa/stamp pages.  Some airlines will not allow you to board if these requirements are not  met.

If you are behind in child support payments, you may not be able to get a passport.

Step by step renewal passport

1. Complete Application For Passport By Mail , form DS-82. Download form here. And be sure to sign and date your application
2. Attach mail with your most recent passport, two identical passport photographs, a $67 fee payable to the U.S. Department of State.If you need your passport urgently, you may request Expedited Service
3. If your name has changed since your passport was issued then enclose a certified copy of the legal document specifying your name change (e.g. marriage certificate, divorce decree, adoption decree, or court order). No photocopies accepted.NOTE: If your name has changed by other means, you must apply in person.
4. Mail in a padded envelope to:
   National Passport Processing
   P.O. Box 13349
   Philadelphia, PA 19101-3349
5. If you use an overnight delivery service that does not deliver to a post office box, then send it to:
   National Passport Processing
   Attn: Department 13349
   1617 Brett Road
   New Castle, DE 19720
   NOTE: Include a prepaid overnight return envelope. Please note that overnight service will not speed up processing time unless the $60 fee for expedited service is also include.

For more information visit: http://travel.state.gov

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