Can I renew my passport by mail?

U.S. citizens living in Canada are strongly encouraged to renew their passports by mail. You may write a Canadian mailing address on the DS-82 form and Passport Services will mail your new passport to that address.

Use the appropriate passport navigator for your closest embassy or consulate at https://ca.usembassy.gov/passports/ to see whether you meet the requirements to renew your U.S. passport by mail. If not, you will be prompted to make an appointment to renew your passport at the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa or any U.S. consulate in Canada.