Passport Renewal

DS-82 Passport Application

• Complete and print 1 copy (Single-Sided Only) of the Online Government Passport Application Form DS-82.

• Hand-written applications are NOT accepted.

• Ensure bar codes (DS-82 B) are located at the bottom right hand corner of pages 1 & 2.

Expired or Expiring U.S. Passport

• Must be included with the documents.
  * The passport must be in good condition and issued for 10 years, but less than 15 years from issue date.

• It will not be accepted if it is Damaged or Mutilated.

• NOTE: If your name has changed since the issuance of your passport, an original or state certified Name Change document (marriage, divorce or adoption) is required.

2x2 Passport Photo

• Color photo must be 2 x 2 inches and have a white background and be professionally taken within the past 6 months.

• No uniforms or headgear, as well as, no white shirt.

• Eyeglasses are no longer allowed to be worn in passport photos.

• We recommend visiting a local Rocket-Passports parter to ensure the perfect photo.

Travel Itinerary

• Most commonly used itineraries are airline, cruise & hotel reservations.

• A Business Letter on Original Company Letterhead can be used in lieu of travel itinerary.

• The Travel Itinerary and DS-11 application dates must match and include the applicant's name. Print 2 Copies

Government Fees

• A personal or cashiers check payable to "US Department of State" in the amount of $211.36 for the Passport Book only or $241.36 for a Book and Card.

• A pre-printed Name and Address must be located in the upper left hand corner. It cannot be a starter or temporary check.

• Ensure that the applicant's full name and date of birth is written in the memo section of the check or money order.