To renew your U.S. passport in Massachusetts, you generally follow these steps:

1. Check Eligibility for Mail Renewal:
   • Your most recent passport must be:
     • Undamaged (except for normal wear and tear)
     • Issued when you were age 16 or older
     • Issued within the last 15 years
     • Issued in your current name (or you can provide legal name change documents)
   • If these conditions are met, you can renew by mail using Form DS-82.
2. Complete Form DS-82:
   • You can fill it out online or download it to fill by hand.
   • Attach one recent passport photo (meeting passport requirements).
   • Include the appropriate fee payment (check or money order payable to "U.S. Department of State").
   • If you changed your name, include original or certified copies of legal documents (e.g., marriage certificate).
3. Submit Your Application by Mail:
   • Mail your completed application, passport photo, payment, most recent passport, and any name change documents by traceable mail service such as USPS Priority Mail.
   • The mailing address depends on whether you want routine or expedited service.
   • Routine service mailing address for Massachusetts residents is often the National Passport Processing Center in Philadelphia, PA.
   • To expedite, add the "EXPEDITE" label on the envelope and send to the expedited address in Philadelphia.
4. Optionally, Renew Online:
   • As of 2025, you may be eligible to renew your passport online for routine service by creating an account on the U.S. State Department site and following the prompts.
5. In-Person Renewal:
   • If you do not meet the mail renewal criteria or need urgent processing, you can make an appointment at the Boston Passport Agency.

Additional Notes:

• Start the renewal process at least 6 months before travel, as many countries require passports to be valid for 6 months beyond entry.
• Passport photo services are available at many locations in Massachusetts, including some post offices.

Summary of Required Documents:

• Form DS-82 completed and signed
• Most recent passport book/card
• One passport photo
• Applicable fees ($130 for passport book)
• Name change documents (if applicable)

More details and local instructions for Massachusetts residents can be found on town websites like Franklin and East Bridgewater, or the official U.S. Department of State website. This process applies broadly across Massachusetts with specific mailing addresses for the processing center. Let me know if you want exact mailing addresses or links to online forms! This information is current as of August 2025.