How to Update Your U.S. Passport

You should renew your passport if it will expire within the next six months or if it has already expired. Some countries require that your passport be valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates.

Complete Form DS-82 if you're eligible for renewal by mail. Submit this form with your current passport, a new photo, and the applicable fee. For more information, see Renew by Mail. 

You can also renew your passport online if you are eligible. For more information, see Renew Online.

If you cannot renew by mail or online you must apply in person using Form DS-11. To apply in person, make an appointment. For more information, see Make an Appointment at a Passport Agency. 

Yes, you can update your passport with your new name. You'll need to submit Form DS-82 or Form DS-11, your current passport, an original or certified copy of the legal name change document (such as a marriage certificate or court order), a new passport photo, and the applicable fee.

For more information, see Change or Correct a Passport on the U.S. Department of State website. 

Use one of three ways to report it lost or stolen:

• Online 
• By mail, or 
• In-person when you apply for a new passport. For more information see, Apply for your First Adult Passport. 

To replace your passport, you'll need to complete Form DS-64 and Form DS-11 and provide a new passport photo, evidence of U.S. citizenship, and a valid ID.

For more information, see Report my Passport Lost or Stolen on the U.S. Department of State website. 

Routine processing typically takes 8-11 weeks, while expedited processing (for an additional fee) takes 5-7 weeks. Processing times can vary based on demand and other factors.

For more information, see Get Your Processing Time on the U.S. Department of State website. 

In some cases, such as last-minute international travel for medical emergencies or urgent business, you may need your passport updated or renewed quickly. The steps for expedited service are:

• Make an Appointment at a Passport Agency: Contact a passport agency directly to schedule an appointment. You cannot walk in. There are two types of appointments: Life-or-Death Emergency Service and Urgent Travel Service. For more information, see Make an Appointment at a Passport Agency. 
• Prepare to Pay an Additional Fee: There’s an extra fee of $60 for expedited service, and it typically ensures your passport is processed within 2-3 weeks. 
• Submit Documents in Person: You’ll need all the usual renewal documents, including the passport renewal form, photos, and any supporting legal documents. Make sure that you have an appointment. For more information, see Make an Appointment at a Passport Agency. 
• If you already applied and need to expedite your passport processing, call 1-877-487-2778. 

For more information, see Get My Passport Fast. 

Yes, you can update your passport to reflect a gender change. You'll need to submit Form DS-11, a new passport photo, along with any other required documents. You do not need to provide medical documentation to change your gender marker. 

For more information, see Correcting Your Gender Marker on the U.S. Department of State website. 

The renewal fee for an adult passport book is $130. Additional fees apply for expedited service, passport cards, or other services. For more information, see Passport Fees on the U.S. Department of State website. 

Passports issued to minors (under age 16) cannot be renewed to you as an adult. You must apply for a new passport using Form DS-11 and submit the required documentation in person. To apply in person, make an appointment. For more information, see Make an Appointment at a Passport Agency.

If you need to renew or update a passport for a child under 16:

• Complete Form DS-11: The child passport application form is different from the adult renewal form. Both parents or guardians must appear with the child to submit the application. 
  • If one or both parents or guardians cannot apply with the child, you will need to show the passport office more documents which may include a Statement of Consent: Form DS-3053 or a Statement of Special Family Circumstances: DS-5525 depending on your situation.
• Provide Proof of Relationship: This can be a birth certificate or adoption papers showing the names of the parents.
• Child’s Passport Photo: Ensure the child’s photo meets all government requirements.
• Submit the Application in Person: Child passport applications cannot be renewed by mail or online. Make an appointment. For more information, see Make an Appointment at a Passport Agency. 

For more information, see Apply for a Child Under 16 on the U.S. Department of State website.