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There are also  13 regional passport agencies, and 1 Gateway City Agency, which serve customers who are traveling within 2 weeks (14 days), or who need foreign visas for travel. Appointments are required in such cases.  \nYou’ll need to apply in person ifyou are applying for a U.S. passport for the first time: if your expired U.S. passport is not in your possession; if your previous U.S. passport has expired and was issued more than 15 years ago; if your previous U.S. passport was issued when you were under age 16; or if your currently valid U.S. passport has been lost or stolen.  \nRenewal of a U.S. Passport  \nYou can renew by mail if: Your most recent passport is available to submit and it is not damaged; you received the passport within the past 15 years; you were over age 16 when it was issued; you still have the same name, or can legally document your name change.  \nYou can get a passport renewal application form by downloading it from this site.  \nIf your passport has been, altered or damaged, you cannot apply by mail. You must apply in person.  \nHow to Get Your Passport in a Hurry  \nExpedited Service  \n• Cost, in addition to regular application fees, is $60 per application plus overnight delivery costs.  \n• Two-way overnight delivery is strongly suggested.  \n• If you mail in-clearly mark Expedited on the envelope.  \no Anyone may request expedited service for any type of application (e.g., first-time applications, renewals, amendments of existing passports, etc.)  \n• Passport applications sent together or at the same time do not necessarily remain together.  \n• Passports will be mailed separately.  \nAfter you apply-You will receive your passport:  \nNormally, it takes 2 weeks to receive your passport from the date you applied. If you haven’t received your passport and are traveling within the next 7days, please call or email the National Passport Information Center.  \nRoutine Service  \n• Include your departure date on your application.  \nAfter you apply-You will receive your passport:  \nNormally passports are received within 6 weeks. Currently, it is taking up to 10 weeks. If you are not traveling within the next 10 days, please check the status of your application online, keeping in mind that it is taking approximately 3 weeks for our system to start tracking your application. If you are traveling within the next 10 days, please call the National Passport Information Center.  \nHow to Apply for a Passport Renewal  \nShould You Apply for a Passport Renewal by Mail?  \nYES, If You…  \n1. Already have a passport that is not damaged; and  \n2. Received it within the past 15 years; and  \n3. Were at least age 16 when it was issued; and  \n4. Still have the same name as in passport (or you can legally document your name change) .  \nNOTES:  \n• U.S. citizens residing abroad (except those living in Canada) should renew their passports at the nearest U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate.  \n• U.S. citizens residing in Canada may mail DS-82, Application for Passport by Mail, renewal applications to the address indicated on the form. Payment must bein US$ .  \n• Passports renewed by mail in the U.S. may only be mailed to U.S. and Canadian addresses.  \n• If you mutilate or alter your U.S. passport, you may invalidate it and risk possible prosecution under the law (Section 1543 of Title 22 of the U.S. Code) .  \n• If your passport has been mutilated, altered or damaged, you cannot apply by","cbCaikoWrMAYQday","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikoWrMAYQday","pdf",43292,"English","# New Application for a U.S. Passport\n## In-person requirements\n# Renewal of a U.S. Passport\n## Renewal by mail conditions\n## When applicants must apply in person\n# How to Get Your Passport in a Hurry\n## Expedited service and overnight delivery\n## Routine service timelines\n# How to Apply for a Passport Renewal\n## Eligibility by mail\n## Notes for specific situations\n# How Long Will it Take to Process a Passport Application?\n# Passport Fees","[{\"question\":\"When must you apply for a U.S. passport in person for the first time?\",\"answer\":\"You must apply in person if you are applying for a U.S. passport for the first time, or if you meet certain conditions such as not having your expired passport, having an expired passport issued more than 15 years ago, having a prior passport issued under age 16, or if your valid passport has been lost or stolen.\"},{\"question\":\"Under what conditions can you renew a U.S. passport by mail?\",\"answer\":\"You can renew by mail if your most recent passport is available to submit and not damaged, you received it within the past 15 years, you were over age 16 when it was issued, and you still have the same name or can legally document a name change.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the processing timelines and service options for getting a passport quickly?\",\"answer\":\"Normally, it takes about 2 weeks to receive your passport after applying; routine service can take up to 6 weeks and may be up to 10 weeks. 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