Renewing your passport

Renewing your passport is not as difficult as trying to obtain your first one, however it does still have to do with paperwork and being patient. The authorization office must commend the renewal of your passport with just as many methods used to grant your original passport submission.

Obtain a downloadable DS-82 form for renewing your passport, it is accessible for the U.S. state department website which is the passport renewal form.  Be sure to sign it and date it. Fill out the form properly, don’t over-look important information, especially if it’s pertaining to you. Since it is time consuming, inappropriately filling out the form will only delay the process.
Have at least 2 passport photos taken, this can be done at a pharmacy, mall or at any photographer. Mail your form along with the two images along with the $75 fee; be sure it is made out to the proper address. Additionally send a qualified copy of all documentations showing proof of name change if it is necessary for renewing your passport.

It would be very wise to mail this information inside of a padded envelope, make sure it has considerable enough space so you wouldn’t have to fold the application. This will keep the documents the safe and secure. Select a mailing option that allows for tracking of packages, if you want it done quickly you may opt to pay to have it expedited. Be sure to mark the outside of the package expedited and use an expedited delivery service. Checking the status of your application is easy, you can check it online by visiting USPassportNow by entering your birth date, name and the last four numbers of your social security number. You may need to want to consider obtaining a wallet-size Passport since it no larger than a driver’s license and less expensive than a passport book.