How should you mail your passport renewal?

How should you mail your passport renewal?

We recommend you ask USPS to send your Form DS-82 and supporting documents using a trackable delivery method. Do not use UPS, FedEx, or DHL since the address you need to send your Form DS-82 and supporting documents to is a Post Office (PO) Box.

Do I have to send my old US passport when renewing?

Yes, in most cases, we will return the old, canceled passport to you. The old passport may be sent separately from your new passport. We recommend keeping your old passport in a safe place as it is considered proof of your U.S. citizenship.

Can you mail in a US passport application?

Can I mail in my application or apply online? When applying using Form DS-11, you are not eligible to mail in your application. You can mail in your Form DS-82. Additionally, the Department of State does not currently have the option to submit your passport application online.

Should I send my passport renewal by certified mail?

Answer: You are strongly encouraged to mail your passport application and any personal documents using a traceable delivery method. This will minimize the risk of your documents getting lost.

What type of envelope should I mail my passport renewal in?

All Acceptance Facilities must use USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate envelopes (EP14F) OR USPS Priority Mail Express Flat Rate envelopes (EP13F) when mailing passport applications to the Department of State. No other form of trackable mail will be allowed for mailing passport applications.

How do I renew my expired passport?

So, you can follow these steps to renew passport:

1. Visit the official website of Passport Seva.
2. Select the option ‘Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport.
3. Once you fill in the form, click on ‘Validate’.
4. After verifying all the details, upload this form and submit it.

How long does it take to renew a passport?

2-4 weeks
The processing time for routine passport renewals is 2-4 weeks. If you are traveling within the next two weeks, please see Emergency Assistance for further information or e-mail [email protected] if you are located in Abu Dhabi or [email protected] if you are located in Dubai or the Northern Emirates.

What kind of envelope should I send my passport renewal in?

Should I send my passport recorded delivery?

Don’t do it ‘recorded delivery’ as that is standard first or second class post with a signature, which you can get tracked, however, postmen don’t always get a signature, some of them just pop it through the letterbox.

Can you renew your passport at your local post office?

The bad news is that you cannot renew a passport at a passport acceptance office, including the post office. The good news is that you have a much easier option. You usually don’t need to renew a passport at a passport acceptance office like the post office.

How long are passport renewals taking?

Passports require renewal every ten years, and UK government advice is to expect the passport renewal process to take up to ten weeks.