What is required to renew a passport?
There are strict rules about renewing United States passports. The U.S. State Department is the agency responsible for processing passport applications and maintaining guidelines. Most passports can be renewed via mail but there are some cases which require in-person renewal.Mail renewalApplicants can apply for passport renewal with government form DS-82. The form is available at many post offices. It can also be downloaded from State Department’s website. The old passport, two passport photos and the current passport fee must be included with the application.Renewal by mail restrictionsA passport must be renewed in-person if all of the following conditions are true: the document is not damaged, it was issued in the last 15 years, it was issued in the holder’s current name and it was issued at the age of 16 or older.In-person renewalIn-person renewal must be made at an acceptance facility like a post office or one of the regional passport agencies.Expedited serviceTo expedite the proce
