You must apply in person at an authorized Passport Application Acceptance Facility or Passport Agency if any of the following apply to you:
What you'll need to provide:
Additional requirements for a child's passport:
Your expired or soon-to-expire U.S. passport can be renewed by mail if it meets all the following requirements:
If any of the above statements do not apply to you, you must renew in person at an authorized Passport Application Acceptance Facility or Passport Agency.
What you'll need to provide:
For more information, such as where to mail your passport renewal materials in each state, visit the U.S. Department of State website.