Renew a U.S. passport

Process map by forks.world community. 11 steps, 1 layer. Tags: government, travel, documents.

1. You: Notice your passport expires within a year, or already has
2. You: Is your most recent passport undamaged, issued at 16 or older, in the last 15 years, and in your current name (or can you show a name change)?
3. You: Can you renew online? (adult, U.S. address, not traveling for several weeks)
4. Online renewal or mail: Apply online, upload a digital photo and pay by card
5. U.S. Department of State: Process the application (routine or expedited for an extra fee)
6. Online renewal or mail: Check your application status online
7. U.S. Department of State: Mail your new passport; your old one comes back separately
8. You: Sign your new passport and check the details
9. You: Fill out form DS-82, add a new passport photo and a check for the fee
10. You: Mail the form, photo, fee and your old passport in a sturdy envelope with tracking
11. You: Apply in person with form DS-11 instead

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