Passports

All passport renewals require the completion of  Form DS-82. You may renew your passport by mail if:

• You hold a passport and it is not more than 5 years past the date of expiration and not more than 15 years since being issued.
• You were at least 16 years of age when it was issued.

Instructions:

• Complete, sign and mail Form DS-82.
• Include your most recent passport with one new passport photo.
• If the name you are using differs from the name on your most recent passport, you must
  • Submit a certified copy of the marriage certificate or
  • Submit a certified copy of court order showing the change.
• If your passport is mutilated or damaged, you must
  • Use the DS-11 12-2010 application form and
  • Apply in person at one of the acceptance agencies with a certified copy of your birth certificate (must have the names of both parents on it).

If your most recent passport was issued less than one year ago, use  DS-5504 form for the following:

• Change of name
• Correction of descriptive date
• Extend the validity of a limited passport

Instructions:

• Complete, sign and date the Reapplication Form DS-5504.
• Mail your application to one of the addresses listed on the back of the DS-5504 form.
• There is no fee if your passport was issued less than 1 year ago, unless you request expedited processing.

If your most recent passport was issued more than 1 year ago AND you have the passport, use Form DS-82.

Instructions:

• Complete, sign and mail your application to the address listed on the back of the DS-82 Form.
• Include the appropriate payment/fee.

If your most recent passport was issued more than one year ago AND you do not have the passport, use DS-11 12-2010 form.

Instructions:

• Complete the DS-11 12-2010 form
• Bring it to an acceptance agency for processing.

Children under age 16 (For new and renewal passports)

Instructions:

Minors must be present when applying.

You must complete the New Applicant DS-11 12-2010 form and include:

• Proof of Citizenship
• Certified birth certificate issued by the city, county or state
  (must have the names of both parents on it)
• Certificate of Naturalization
• Proof of Identity
• Previous U.S. passport
• Certificate of Naturalization
• Government issued identification card

Both parents must appear together to sign the application DS-11 12-2010 form, or one parent must be present to sign the application, and the absent parent MUST submit a completed and notarized "Statement of Consent" Form DS-3053 AND a photocopy (front and back) of their ID. The notarized consent form cannot be more than three months old.

For more information on obtaining passports for minors, see this information from the Department of State.

Adults (16 years of age and older) - 10 years
Children (15 years and younger) - 5 years

Please consult the Department of State’s website for the most up-to-date processing times.

Current Processing Times

To check the status of your passport application:

• Call 877-487-2778 from 6 a.m. - Midnight, Monday through Friday (excluding federal holidays), or
• Visit the Application Status website.