Passport Renewal

Passport Renewal Instructions

How to Expedite an Adult Passport Renewal

If you qualify to renew your U.S. Passport using Form DS-82, follow these instructions to prepare your application for expedited Courier submission.

Unlike a Form DS-11 application, a Passport Renewal does not require a Passport Acceptance Agent Appointment or a Sealed Government Envelope.

I. Make Sure You Qualify for Passport Renewal

You may use Form DS-82 if your previous:

  • Passport was issued when you were age 16 or older.
  • Passport was issued within the past 15 years.
  • Passport is not damaged beyond normal wear and tear.
  • Passport has never been reported lost or stolen.
  • Passport will be submitted with your renewal application.
  • Passport is in your current name, or you can provide an original or certified legal name-change document.

If you do not meet these requirements, you must apply using Form DS-11.

II. Complete, Download, and Print Form DS-82

Complete Form DS-82 using the U.S. Department of State online form filler.

  • Type your information into Form DS-82.
  • Download the completed form as a PDF.
  • Print the completed barcode form.
  • Confirm that the barcode appears on the printed application.
  • Use the same international departure date shown on your confirmed itinerary.
  • Sign and date Form DS-82.

III. Include Your Current Passport

Include the actual U.S. Passport you are renewing.

You cannot renew a Passport you do not have.

If your Passport is unavailable, lost, stolen, or seriously damaged, you do not qualify for this renewal procedure.

IV. Passport Photograph

Include one recent Passport photograph that meets U.S. Department of State Passport photo requirements.

V. Name Change Document — If Applicable

If the name on your renewal application is different from the name in your current Passport, include the original or certified legal document showing the name change.

Examples include:

  • Marriage Certificate
  • Divorce Decree
  • Court Order

VI. Proof of International Departure

Include one copy of your confirmed international travel itinerary.

The travel date on your itinerary should match the departure date entered on Form DS-82.

Your application can be submitted by the Courier only when your travel qualifies for Passport Agency processing.

VII. Legal Passport Letter of Authorization (LOA)

The Legal Passport Letter of Authorization is required for Courier submission.

Complete the Legal Passport Letter of Authorization (LOA) provided with your current order.

  • Enter your name as the applicant.
  • Write Legal Passport in the Courier company field.
  • Sign the LOA with your original signature in black or dark blue ink.
  • Include the original signed Legal Passport Letter of Authorization with your renewal documents.

Do not substitute a Letter of Authorization from another company.

VIII. U.S. Government Payment

Prepare a check or money order for:

$216.87

Make it payable to:

U.S. Department of State

The $216.87 includes:

  • $130 Passport Book renewal fee
  • $60 expedited processing fee
  • $26.87 for 1–3 day return delivery

Write your full name and date of birth in the memo section.

There is no $35 Passport Acceptance Facility fee for a Form DS-82 Passport Renewal.

IX. Reserve the Courier

Call 833-220-0002 to:

  • Reserve the Courier
  • Confirm your renewal procedure
  • Receive the Courier shipping address for your current order

Do not ship your documents until your Reservation with the Courier is confirmed.

X. Final Checklist Before Shipping

Your renewal package should contain:

  • Completed and signed Form DS-82
  • Current U.S. Passport being renewed
  • One Passport photograph
  • Check or money order for $216.87 payable to the U.S. Department of State
  • One copy of your confirmed international travel itinerary
  • Original signed Legal Passport Letter of Authorization (LOA)
  • Original or certified legal name-change document, if applicable
  • Any additional document specifically required for your application

XI. FedEx Shipping

Place the complete renewal package securely inside an appropriately sized FedEx envelope or box.

Ship the package by overnight FedEx to the Courier address provided with your current order.

Do not send the package to the standard Form DS-82 mailing address when using the Legal Passport Courier process.

XII. Courier Submission to the U.S. Passport Agency

The Courier hand-delivers your renewal application to the appropriate U.S. Passport Agency.

Our Urgent Service is designed to achieve 2–3 day Passport Agency processing, plus return shipping time.

Final Checklist

Before shipping, confirm that you have:

  • Signed Form DS-82
  • Current Passport
  • Passport photograph
  • $216.87 government payment
  • Travel itinerary
  • Original signed Legal Passport Letter of Authorization
  • Name-change document, if required
  • Confirmed Reservation with the Courier
  • Correct Courier shipping address

Questions before you ship? Call 833-220-0002.

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