Most adults in California can renew by mail and never visit an office. The State Department also offers online renewal for some adults; eligibility and availability are on travel.state.gov.
Can you renew by mail with DS-82?
- Your most recent passport is undamaged and you can send it in.
- It was issued when you were 16 or older.
- It was issued within the last 15 years.
- It is in your current name, or you can document the name change with a certified document (name change guide).
If any answer is no, you apply in person with DS-11 at one of the 583 California acceptance facilities, as if it were a first passport.
Renewal fees
| Product | Fee |
|---|---|
| Passport book | $130 |
| Passport card | $30 |
| Book and card | $160 |
| Expedited (optional) | +$60 |
No acceptance fee applies to mail renewals. Pay by check or money order to the U.S. Department of State, and mail it to the address printed on the form. Full table: passport fees.
In-person renewal near you
If you must use DS-11, these are the most searched cities: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento, Fresno, Roseville, Long Beach, Riverside and Oakland. Need it fast? See expedited passports and passport agencies. Check processing times before you book travel.
Questions
Can I renew my passport at a California post office?
Renewals by mail (DS-82) do not go through an acceptance facility. If you are not eligible to renew by mail, you apply in person with DS-11 at a post office or other acceptance facility.
How much does a renewal cost?
$130 for an adult book, $30 for a card, $160 for both. No acceptance fee for mail renewals.
Sources
- U.S. Department of State, Passport Fees (updated October 9, 2025; checked November 6, 2026)
- U.S. Department of State, Get My Passport Fast (checked November 6, 2026)
- U.S. Department of State, Passport Forms
- U.S. Department of State, Passport Acceptance Facility Search (California offices, retrieved July 2026)
Independent guide, not a government website. Rules can change; the State Department has the final word.