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by james_gordon_losangeles<\/a><\/div>\n

When issued to an adult over the age of 16, a US passport remains valid for 10 years. After that, you’ll have to renew it before you can use it for travel. Getting a US passport renewal<\/a> is a slightly different procedure than getting a new passport. Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know before you apply:<\/p>\n

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Applying by Mail<\/strong><\/p>\n

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When you apply for a passport the first time, you have to go in to a passport acceptance office and submit your application in person. However, when you renew, you may be eligible to submit your renewal application by mail instead. You can apply for a US passport renewal<\/a> by mail if and only if you can say “yes” to all of the following questions:<\/p>\n

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Do you still have your old US passport? Is it undamaged and in good condition?<\/p>\n

Were you 16 or older when it was issued to you?<\/p>\n

Was it issued within the last 15 years?<\/p>\n

Was it issued in the name you currently use OR can you submit legal documentation of any changes?<\/p>\n

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If you answered “no” to any of the questions above, you cannot renew by mail and must appear at a Passport Acceptance facility, just as if you were applying for a new passport.<\/p>\n

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Gathering the Paperwork<\/strong><\/p>\n

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To submit your US passport renewal application by mail, you’ll need the following:<\/p>\n

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A copy of the application form DS-82<\/a><\/p>\n

Your current US passport<\/p>\n

Two passport photos<\/p>\n

Legal documentation, such as a marriage certificate or divorce decree, to prove any name changes<\/p>\n

$ 110 just for a passport book, $ 30 just for a passport card and $ 140 for both<\/p>\n

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Once you send in the application, allow 6 weeks for processing. <\/p>\n

If you can’t wait that long, pay an additional $ 60 expedite fee and write “Expedite” on the envelope. Also, pay for overnight delivery to and from the passport office. This will get you your passport in 3 weeks. If you need it even sooner, make an appointment to be seen at a Regional Passport Agency or use a private expediting company to further reduce the processing time.<\/p>\n

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Alison Kroulek is a freelance writer and blogger with a focus on the travel industry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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