{"id":1389,"date":"2021-12-20T20:25:33","date_gmt":"2021-12-20T20:25:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rushmypassport.com\/newlp\/blog\/?p=1389"},"modified":"2023-03-22T13:31:32","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T13:31:32","slug":"can-i-renew-my-passport-by-mail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rushmypassport.com\/newlp\/blog\/can-i-renew-my-passport-by-mail\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Renew My Passport by Mail?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you have a passport that&#8217;s either approaching its expiration date or already expired, you may be eligible to apply by mail. How do you know if you&#8217;re eligible to renew your passport by mail? Just go through the checklist below-if you can answer &#8220;yes&#8221; to every single one of these questions, you can skip the passport office:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Were you at least 16 years when you received your current passport?<\/li>\n<li>Do you still have your current passport?<\/li>\n<li>Is your current passport in good condition?<\/li>\n<li>Was your current passport issued less than 15 years ago?<\/li>\n<li>Was your current passport issued in the name you currently use OR do you have legal documentation of your name change? Note: Depending on the circumstances, &#8220;legal documentation&#8221; can mean a marriage certificate, divorce decree or court order.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To renew your passport by mail, send the following documents to the Department of State (the address will be on the application) in a sturdy protective envelope:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 completed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rushmypassport.com\/newlp\/help-center\/passport-forms\/\" rel=\"noopener\">passport renewal application<\/a>, Form DS-82 (don&#8217;t forget to sign it!)<\/li>\n<li>Your current US passport<\/li>\n<li>Name change documentation, if applicable<\/li>\n<li>One <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rushmypassport.com\/newlp\/help-center\/passport-photo-requirements\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">passport photo<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Passport Fees: $130 for a passport book, $30 for a passport card, or a $140 for both together. If you&#8217;d like expedited service, pay an additional $60. It&#8217;s also suggested that you pay for overnight shipping.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve sent in your application, all you have to do is wait. Please be aware that if you order regular processing, it could take 8-11 weeks or longer for you to get your passport. If you requested expedited processing, you can expect to wait at least 5-7 weeks.<\/p>\n<p>For faster service, you can apply in person at your nearest Regional Passport Agency Office, or use a private passport expediting service like RushMyPassport.com.<\/p>\n<p>Using an expediter is a much more convenient option, since you don&#8217;t have to make an appointment or drive to the passport office. Plus, you&#8217;ll get personal service from an experience passport specialist, helping you avoid mistakes that could delay your application.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rushmypassport.com\/newlp\/passport-renewal\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Renew your passport<\/a> with us today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To get a new passport, you have to appear in person at a passport acceptance office, usually a post office.  What a drag! However, you may be eligible to renew your passport by mail. 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