how to acquire a passport
Find a Post Office. 1  Apply for a Passport Step 1: Apply Early Apply for your passport several months before your trip. 2  Renew Your Passport Renew by Mail You can renew your passport by mail with application DS-82 if you meet the criteria listed on the U.S. Department of State web site. Renew by Mail Checklist. You can also renew your passport by bringing your prepared renewal application to a Post Officeâ¢ location. Find a Post Office.