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Where to Apply

We have different options to submit your application:

• At an acceptance facility,
• By mail,
• At a passport agency or center, or
• Online (eligible renewal customers only)

Where you apply depends on how fast you need your passport, and what passport form you are submitting. Learn more about each option on this page.

Acceptance Facilities

There are over 7,000 acceptance facilities. These locations:

• Include post offices, clerks of court, public libraries, and other local government offices.
• Are searchable by city, state, and zipcode.
• May have appointments.
• Accept Form DS-11 applications for first-time customers and all children. They do not accept Form DS-82 or Form DS-5504 which you can mail to us.
• Offer routine or expedited service.
• Charge an extra fee, known as the facility acceptance fee.
• Do not offer service faster than expedited processing.
• May host special passport fairs on evenings and weekends.

By Mail

Mail your application to us if you are renewing your passport, or changing or correcting your current passport.

When mailing your application, keep in mind:

• You can select routine or expedited service.
• Do not mail your application if you are traveling urgently.
• Postal employees should never review your application when you renew by mail or change your passport.

Passport Agency or Center

Our passport agencies and centers:

• Help customers who have urgent international travel within 14 calendar days, or need a foreign visa within 28 calendar days.
• Are operated by the U.S. Department of State
• Accept all passport forms
• Require an extra $60 expedited fee
• Require appointments

Online

Eligible U.S. citizens who need routine service can now renew their passports online.

Last Updated: July 7, 2025 Información en Español

Special Passport Fairs

Find a Special Passport Fair near you!

We're holding special passport fairs all across the United States to help you get your passport more easily. New events are added to our site every week.

Most events are for first-time applicants and children, (who use Form DS-11). If you can use Form DS-82, you can renew by mail at your convenience!

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