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If you do not have one of these photo IDs, go to our Identification page.

Tips for making a photocopy:

• Black and white (no color)
• Use 8.5 inch by 11 inch paper
• Use a single side of the paper
• Copy the front and back of the ID

4. Determine special circumstances

You may need to provide more information and documents if:

• You are applying for a child age 0-15
• Your child, who is age 16-17, is applying
• Your valid passport is lost or stolen (you must also submit Form DS-64)
• Your valid passport is damaged (include the damaged passport, and a signed statement explaining the damage)
  • Normal "wear and tear" such as folded pages or a small bend do not count as damage. Damage includes stains from a liquid, a significant tear, unofficial markings on the data page, missing visa pages (torn out), or a hole punch.

  5. Provide a photo

  To avoid processing delays, be sure your photo meets all the photo requirements.

  6. Calculate fees

  You must pay fees for passport services. Your U.S. embassy or consulate website has more information on how much your passport will cost and how to pay.

  Tips for renewing from Canada

  If you are paying your fees on pay.gov, mail your application to the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa or a U.S. consulate. Do not mail your application to the United States if you paid fees on pay.gov.

  When renewing your passport by mail, you may request expedited service for an extra $60. We cannot return your completed passport to Canada using 1-2 day or express delivery. Do not include money for 1-2 day or express delivery with your application.

  Paying with a check or money order

  • Personal checks or money orders must draw on U.S. financial institutions in the United States. They must be payable in U.S. dollars.
  • We cannot accept payments that draw on non-U.S. financial institutions, even when payable in U.S. currency.
  • U.S. checks and money orders must have a 9-digit routing number for the financial institution.

  7. Find a location to apply

  Outside the United States?

  Contact your U.S. embassy or consulate for instructions.

  Renewing by Mail from Canada?

  If you are paying by check or money order, send your Form DS-82 application via Canada Post. Send it to one of the addresses in the United States listed on the form.

  If you are paying your fees on pay.gov, mail your application to the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa or a U.S. consulate.
  

  8. Track your status

  You can enroll in email updates about your application status.

  Your local U.S. embassy or consulate will tell you about options to pick up or deliver your passport. Embassies and consulates can issue an emergency passport if you have urgent travel. Please check with the embassy or consulate to confirm delivery methods.