| If your US passport has expired, then it will be wise | | | | expired passport, two passport-size photos and the |
| of you to renew it as soon as possible. The | | | | payment. The total fee for renewal comes up to |
| unpredictability of life suggests that these things | | | | $67. In case the name of the applicant has changed, |
| should not be left for the last moment, as you never | | | | he must also attach the original (not a mimeographed |
| know when you would need to travel again | | | | copy) and a legal document certifying the same. For |
| internationally. | | | | applicants residing outside the USA, passports can be |
| In case your previous U.S. passport was issued within | | | | renewed at the closest U.S. Consulate or U.S. |
| the past 15 years and you were above 16 years of | | | | Embassy. |
| age at the time you obtained it, or your current | | | | Keeping in mind the value of time of the customers, |
| passport is not damaged and you still bear the same | | | | a reliable service is offered by bodies known as |
| name, you are eligible to apply for it by mail. | | | | 'passport expeditors' who help to speed up the |
| However, if you fail to meet this criterion, you will | | | | process of renewal of a passport. This can be done |
| have to apply for it in person. | | | | in only 24 hours and can cost around $150 (depending |
| If the passport has to be renewed via mail, then a | | | | on the passport expeditor), thereby avoiding |
| completed, dated and signed 'DS-82' application form | | | | cancellation of your travel plans. |
| must be filled out and sent along with the present or | | | | |