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U.S. Passport Renewal

For eligible passport holders renewing by mail — no in-person appearance required. We prepare, pre-check, and manage your renewal through the New York Passport Agency.

1. Documents 2. Fees Submit

You can renew by mail using Form DS-82 if your most recent passport was issued within the last 15 years, was issued when you were age 16 or older, is undamaged, and is in your current name (or you can document a legal name change). If any of these don't apply, you'll need to apply as a first-time applicant instead.

Eligibility
Issued within 15 years, at age 16+, and undamaged
Government fee
$213.36 (add $30 for a passport card)
VisaRite service fee
From $259
In-person visit
Not required — mail-in renewal
1

Gather your application paperwork

Have these ready before you start — incomplete paperwork is the most common cause of delay.

Your most recent passport

Must be undamaged, issued within the last 15 years, and issued when you were 16 or older. If any of these don't apply, you'll need to apply as a first-time applicant instead.

Passport Renewal Application Form DS-82
  • Complete the DS-82 form online at the U.S. Department of State's website — the site's wizard walks you through it, and handwritten forms are no longer accepted.
  • On the final "Print Summary" page, scroll to the bottom left and click Create Form to generate your printable application.
  • Print single-sided pages only — not back-to-back.
  • Sign in black ink, and make sure your signature matches the one in your current passport.

Passport Authorization Letter (2 original copies)

Your authorization for VisaRite to act as your agent with the Passport Agency. Must carry your original (wet) signature, matching your passport signature — faxes and photocopies aren't accepted.

One recent passport photo

See our passport photo requirements, or find a location near you to have one taken.

Name change document, if applicable

An original or certified marriage certificate, court order, divorce decree, or adoption decree bearing the official seal of the issuing authority. Uncertified copies or notarized documents cannot be accepted. All documents are returned with your passport.

Your previous passport card, if you have one

If you were previously issued a passport card and are renewing it, include the card with your application. If you can't locate it, give us a call before you begin.

2

Pay the government & service fees

Make one check or money order payable to "U.S. Department of State" for $213.36, or $243.36 if you're also requesting a passport card.

Paying the government fee: Personal check, business check, or money order made payable to "U.S. Department of State" in the amount above — credit cards and starter checks are not accepted. Be sure to write your date of birth on the check. If you have multiple applicants, use a separate check for each person; do not combine them into one check.
Service level Review Agency processing Shipping Service fee
Super Rush 1 day 4–6 days 1–2 days $499
Express Plus 1–2 days 8–10 days 1–2 days $369
Express 1–2 days 11–15 days 2–3 days $259

Service fees may be paid online by credit card (a 3.6% surcharge applies) and are separate from the government fee above. Processing time reflects the Passport Agency's time to process your application once received — it does not include return shipping, and the day we receive your package does not count as a processing day.

Send us your application for a pre-check

  1. Email service@visarite.net a scanned copy or clear photos of your complete application paperwork before you ship anything.
  2. We'll review everything for errors or omissions that could delay processing.
  3. Once your pre-check is complete, we'll email you detailed shipping instructions.

Because renewal is handled entirely by mail, a careful pre-check is what keeps your application moving on schedule.

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