For a U.S. passport renewal by mail , you typically need your completed Form DS-82, one passport photo, your most recent passport, the renewal fee, and any name-change document if your name changed.
Usual documents
- Completed Form DS-82.
- One passport photo.
- Your most recent passport.
- Payment for the passport fee.
- Name change proof, if needed, such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order.
Important checks
Your passport usually must be undamaged, issued within the last 15 years, and issued when you were age 16 or older to qualify for mail renewal.
When extra items may apply
If you are renewing in a country-specific process or through an embassy/consulate, the document list and fee can differ, and some locations require online submission plus printed forms and local instructions.
One-line version
Most people only need the application form, photo, current passport, fee, and any name-change proof.
If this is for a non-U.S. passport, the requirements depend on the country.