When renewing your passport, you will need to gather the correct documents to submit with your application. One of the most important documents that you will need is your birth certificate. If you need help renewing your passport, here is how to renew your passport and what documents you will need.
Renewing Your Passport by Mail
If your passport is still valid and meets other requirements, you may be able to renew it by mail. To renew your passport by mail, you will need:
- Your passport book or card
- Form DS-11
- A new passport photo
- A birth certificate
- A driver’s license or other government-issued photo ID
Renewing Your Passport in Person
If you need to renew your passport in person, you will need to apply at a passport acceptance facility or a passport agency. To renew your passport in person, you will need:
- Your application, such as Form DS-11 or Form DS-64
- Your birth certificate
- A government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license
- A new passport photo
- The passport book or card you are renewing
Cost to Renew Your Passport
The cost of renewing your passport depends on whether you are renewing a passport book or card, and whether you are renewing your passport by mail or in person. The current fee to renew a passport book is $130, and the fee to renew a passport card is $35.