U.S. Passport Renewal Companion

Zero Mistakes. Zero Rejections. Renew Your Passport Confidently

Take control of your application details. Determine your official renewal pathway, verify U.S. photo guidelines, compile the envelope correctly, and write checks without errors.

Onboarding Roadmap
Renovate stress-free
Milestone Alerts
RENEWAL CHECKLIST
100% Prepared
ELIGIBILITY STATUS
DS-82 Mail-in Qualified
FEE CALCULATION
$130.00 Book Fee

Renew Correctly, the First Time

Everything you need to successfully package your passport application.

Eligibility Quiz

Take a 2-minute questionnaire to determine whether you're qualified for Mail-in renewal (DS-82), online submission (OPR), or if you must apply in person (DS-11).

Fee & Check Guide

Calculate exact government fees depending on your delivery choice (expedited vs routine), and simulate writing your personal check to ensure correct payee and memo formatting.

Family Expiry Alerts

Create individual profiles for your household. Receive local notification alerts 12, 9, 6, and 3 months prior to passport expiration to schedule international trips securely.

Interactive Check-Writing Simulator

Incorrect checks are the #1 cause of passport service rejection. Click on the highlighted fields of the check below to learn what to write and avoid delays.

John Doe

123 Main Street

Anytown, NY 10001

1024

Date:
Pay to the Order of
$
Dollars
Memo:
Authorized Signature
⑆123456789⑆ 987654321⑈ 1024

Explore Check Zones

Click any highlighted area on the check to view specific formatting instructions, valid fee options, and mistakes flagged by the U.S. Department of State.

PRO TIP:

Always write checks in blue or black ink. Pencil or colored inks are grounds for rejection.

Complete Envelope Assembly Checklist

Gather and bundle your physical items correctly before shipping to the regional center. Follow the app's step-by-step assembly guides to complete passport renewal envelopes with zero items missing.

  • U.S. Photo Standard: Camera overlay rules for 2x2 inch prints with no glasses.
  • Staple Rules: Exact placement instructions for securing photos on DS-82.
  • Mailing Grouping: Correct postal routing addresses determined by state.

U.S. Photo Quick Rules

Dimensions & Print 2" x 2" (51x51mm)

Must be printed on matte or glossy quality paper. Do not resize or crop digitally.

Eye Wear Rule No Glasses Allowed

Remove eyeglasses, sunglasses, tinted glasses, or lenses, unless medically required (requires statement).

Expression & Background Neutral & White

Smile must be natural, both eyes open. Background must be plain white or off-white.