To renew your passport in Pennsylvania in 2025, you have three main options: online renewal, renewal by mail, or in-person renewal for urgent needs. Here is a step-by-step guide to each method:

1. Online Renewal (if eligible)

• You can renew your passport online if you meet these criteria:
  • Your current passport was valid for 10 years.
  • You are 25 years or older.
  • The passport was issued between 2009 and 2015 (or 9 to 15 years ago).
  • There are no changes to your name, gender, date or place of birth.
  • You are not traveling internationally within 8 weeks of application.
  • Your passport is undamaged and has not been reported lost or stolen.
• To renew online:
  • Create a MyTravelGov account.
  • Start the renewal application.
  • Upload a digital passport photo that meets requirements.
  • Pay the renewal fee by credit or debit card.
• Note: Your old passport will be canceled immediately after submission and cannot be used for travel during processing.

2. Renewal by Mail

• You can renew by mail if your passport:
  • Is undamaged and in your possession.
  • Was issued when you were age 16 or older.
  • Was issued within the last 15 years.
  • Was issued in your current name or you can provide legal documentation of name change.
• Prepare your application package:
  • Complete Form DS-82 (Passport Renewal Application).
  • Include two passport photos meeting the requirements (2x2 inches, white background, no glasses/headgear).
  • Include your most recent passport.
  • Include payment for passport renewal fee ($130 standard, $190 if expedited).
• Mail the package to the address specified on the DS-82 form for Pennsylvania.
• Use USPS Priority Mail with tracking or signature confirmation for mailing.

3. In-Person Renewal (Urgent Travel)

• If you need a passport within two weeks or less, you must apply in person at a passport agency.
• This requires an appointment. For example, in York County, PA, appointments can be made by phone.
• Bring all required documents and proof of urgent travel.

Additional Notes

• It is important to renew your passport early enough to be valid for at least six months beyond your travel date, as many countries require this.
• Passport photo requirements and fees should be carefully checked to avoid delays.

For Pennsylvania residents, renewal forms and information can also be obtained at local government offices such as the Prothonotary Office or Government Service Centers in some counties.

This process ensures you can renew your U.S. passport smoothly either online, by mail, or in person depending on your situation and urgency.