If you are a U.S. citizen, you can renew your passport in the USA. You will need your existing passport and all its stamps. To renew your passport, you must submit new photos that meet the requirements for passports. Payment can be made through a check or money order payable to the U.S. Department of State. You cannot pay in cash or online. You will need to mail the payment to the appropriate address on the form.
Application
You must complete a renewal application form to renew your passport. It should be signed and mailed through the United States Postal Service or Canada Post. Any delivery service other than the USPS or Canada Post is not acceptable. A notarized color copy of your Green Card or Employment Authorization card or H1B visa is also required. The application fee varies depending on the type of passport you are applying for. Make sure to follow all the instructions on the form carefully and follow them to the letter.
Fee
The fee for a US passport renewal varies. There are two forms of payment: a check (made payable to the U.S. Department of State) or prepaid credit card (from a U.S. financial institution). If paying by check, it must be the exact amount. Prepaid credit cards and cash are not accepted at passport acceptance facilities. In either case, you should be prepared to submit a payment with the application.
Photos
If you need to renew your passport in the USA, you must take new photos. While it’s possible to take a selfie with your smartphone, you should get a professional photo taken for the purpose. A Polaroid photo or one printed from a home computer will not meet the requirements. You must submit the photo within six months of the expiration date. If you have no idea how to take a passport photo, read this guide.
Expedited service
You can choose to get your passport processed quickly with an expedited service. Usually, this service will pick up your application at a passport agency and deliver it to you within a few days. However, some services may allow you to choose a different date of delivery, such as the day of your arrival. If you need your passport for an upcoming trip, you can also choose to submit your application as a walk-in.
Life-or-death emergency
The United States Department of State has strict requirements for the emergency passport. For instance, you must have proof that your immediate family member is critically ill, terminally ill, or has already died before you plan on departing. In such cases, you must present your medical emergency letter for the passport application. It is important to schedule an appointment at least three days before your departure date. However, if you are able to secure a doctor’s letter, then you can skip this step.
Appointment
To obtain a passport, you will need to schedule an appointment with the U.S. Department of State. These appointments are required for all applicants, and all applicants must be present. You must present a fully-completed passport application, including all required documents. Failure to attend the appointment, or arriving late, will result in the cancellation of your passport application. You may not be able to reschedule your appointment.