U.S. Department of State

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Application for Passport by Mail (Renewals Only): DS-82

Download DS-82: Application For Passport By Mail

This form should be used for renewing a previously issued and still valid U.S. passport by mail OR in person at a Regional Passport Agency if you are traveling internationally, or need your passport for foreign visas, within 14 days. For a list of Regional Passport Agencies, including their addresses and automated appointment system telephone numbers, please click here.

There are 4 criteria for using this form. Please use the following checklist to see if you are eligible to apply with a DS-82:

1. I can submit my most recent passport AND
2. I was at least 16 years old when my most recent passport was issued AND
3. I was issued my most recent passport in the last 15 years AND
4. I use the same name as on my most recent passport or since my passport was issued, I have had my named changed by marriage or court order and can submit proper documentation to reflect my name-change.

If you answered NO to any of the 4 statements above…STOP! You cannot use Form DS-82! You must apply on a DS-11. See links on the left.

Note: Page1 of the DS-82 gives phone numbers to call for inquiries. If you have a question about the application process not answered by our website or want to know the status of a pending application, please call the The National Passport Information Center.
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