Passport Renewal Checklist
Complete every step below before shipping your renewal application. Check off each item as you go — your progress is saved in this browser session. When finished, call us to verify before shipping.
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Your Existing U.S. Passport
Adult 10-year passport book — still valid or expired within the last 5 years
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- Passport must have been valid for 10 years and still be valid or expired within the last 5 years
- You must send in the actual passport — it must be in good condition with no damage
- If your name has changed, include the original marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court-issued name change document
- If you also have a valid passport card, it must be sent in along with the passport book
Child passports (5-year validity) cannot be renewed — this service is for adult 10-year passport books only.
✓ Step 1 complete
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Photocopy of Valid Photo ID — Front & Back
Color copy required — both sides
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A color photocopy is strongly recommended for best results. A high-quality black & white copy may be accepted, but color is preferred and less likely to cause delays.
- One clear color copy — front and back — of your valid Driver's License, State ID, or Military ID
- If your name has changed from your citizenship document, include the original marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court-issued name change document
✓ Step 2 complete
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Two Passport Photos
Brand new, under 3 months old — Staples, CVS, Walgreens, etc.
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- Two brand-new passport photos, taken within the last 3 months – must be different from the photo in your current passport
- One photo stapled to the DS-82 application using a vertical staple at each corner — include the second photo loose
- No hat or glasses in the photo — will be rejected
✓ Step 3 complete
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Letter of Authorization
Print, complete by hand in blue or black ink
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Errors on this form cause a 4-business-day delay. Watch the video guide before completing it.
- Downloaded and printed the Letter of Authorization
- Only the first 2 boxes at the top are checked — do not check the 3rd box
- Courier Company Name at the bottom is filled in as Urgent Passport
- Form is completed in blue or black ink (no pencil, no typed text)
✓ Step 4 complete
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DS-82 Form — Completed Online, Printed, Signed & Dated
Must be digitally completed, printed, then signed and dated — handwritten NOT accepted
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Handwritten DS-82 forms will not be accepted and cause a 4-day delay. You must complete the form online, print it, then sign and date it.
Follow these steps exactly on the State Department website. Watch the video guide if you're unsure about any step.
- Clicked through the privacy notice and clicked SUBMIT under "Fill Out Online and Print"
- Entered all required information (asterisk fields)
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On the "Products & Fees" page, selected:
✓ $130 Passport Book Fee | ✓ $60 Expedite at Agency Service Fee | ✓ $23.36 for 1-2 Day Delivery Fee
Total should be $213.36 — verify this before clicking Next - On the "Next Steps" page, scrolled to the bottom and clicked PRINT FORM
- Printed the PDF application with barcode
- Sign and date at the bottom of the printed form on page 1 of the 2 page form
✓ Step 5 complete
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Proof of International Travel Departure
Include ONE of the following
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You need documentation showing you have an upcoming international trip. Choose the option that applies to your travel:
- Flying internationally: One clear photocopy of your international plane ticket confirmation with your name listed as passenger
- Driving across border: A printed foreign hotel confirmation plus a typed letter explaining the ground travel
- Business travel: A typed company letter explaining the travel purpose
✓ Step 6 complete
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Government Passport Fee — $213.36
Personal check or money order payable to "U.S. Department of State"
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The State Department is very strict about payment. Illegible writing, abbreviations, scratch-outs, starter checks, or post-dated checks will cause a 4-day delay. Read the rules below carefully.
A check or money order for $213.36 payable to U.S. Department of State is included with your renewal application.
- Check or money order is payable to U.S. Department of State
- Applicant's date of birth is written in the memo line
- If using a money order: your name, address, and date of birth are all written on it
- If using a personal check: your name and address are printed on the check (not handwritten) — starter checks are rejected
- If also applying for a passport card, add $30.00 to the check (total $243.36)
✓ Step 7 complete
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Print Your Order Confirmation Email
Include loose in your shipping envelope
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This is the email you received from us when you placed your order. Open it, print the PDF attached to it, and include it loose in your shipping envelope.
- Found the order confirmation email from Urgent Passport Services
- Printed the PDF attached to that email (it contains your shipping addresses and order info)
✓ Step 8 complete
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Ship Your Renewal Directly to Us
No acceptance agent required — FedEx or UPS overnight to either address below
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