Renew your US passport, without the paperwork headache.
Atlys prepares your DS-82 renewal application, checks your photo, and tracks your application until your new passport arrives — all from your phone.
Passport applications are submitted by GenVisa LLC (Generations Visa Service), a passport courier registered with the U.S. Department of State.
Service from $69 + government fees
Typical government processing: 4–6 weeks (2–3 weeks expedited)Private service — not affiliated with the U.S. government. You can apply directly at travel.state.gov.
Can I renew by mail?
Answer five quick questions to see if you qualify for a DS-82 mail-in renewal — no appointment, no in-person visit.
Do you have your most recent passport in your possession?
You must submit it with your renewal application.
Is your passport undamaged (normal wear and tear is fine)?
Was it issued when you were age 16 or older?
Was it issued within the last 15 years?
Is it in your current name, or can you legally document your name change?
A marriage certificate or court order works as legal proof of a name change.
Pick your processing speed
Government fees go to the U.S. Department of State. The Atlys service fee covers preparation, photo checks, and tracking — shown separately, always.
Routine
Typically 4–6 weeks*
For renewals with a comfortable buffer before travel.
- DS-82 application prepared for you
- Photo compliance check
- Pre-addressed shipping instructions
- Application status tracking
Expedited
Typically 2–3 weeks*
Government expedited service for trips coming up soon.
- Everything in Routine
- Government expedited processing
- 1–2 day return shipping guidance
- Priority Atlys support
Rush
Fastest available*
Hands-on help for urgent travel, including agency appointment guidance where available.
- Everything in Expedited
- Same-day application review
- Urgent travel guidance
- Dedicated support agent
*Processing times are set by the U.S. Department of State, start when they receive your application, and can change without notice. Atlys cannot guarantee processing times. Government fees are paid to the U.S. Department of State and are separate from the Atlys service fee.
Your application is submitted to the U.S. Department of State by GenVisa, our registered courier partner. The Atlys service fee covers preparation, photo checks, secure document handling, and tracking.
How it works
Four steps from “my passport is expiring” to a new one in your mailbox.
Answer a few questions
Tell us about your current passport and travel plans. We confirm you qualify for a DS-82 mail-in renewal.
Snap a photo, we handle the rest
Take a passport photo with your phone. We check it against State Department rules and prepare your completed DS-82 for signature.
Mail your application
Print, sign, and send your application pack with your old passport using the pre-addressed instructions we give you.
Track until it arrives
We monitor your application status and keep you updated until your new passport is in your hands.
What you’ll need
A DS-82 renewal is one of the simplest government applications there is — if everything is exactly right.
Documents
- Your most recent US passport (submitted with the application)
- Completed, signed DS-82 form — we prepare this for you
- Government fee payment (check or money order to “U.S. Department of State”)
- Legal name-change document, if your name changed (marriage certificate or court order)
Passport photo
- One color photo, 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm), taken in the last 6 months
- Plain white or off-white background
- Neutral expression, both eyes open, facing the camera
- No glasses, hats, or uniforms (religious wear is allowed daily-wear)
- Atlys checks your photo for compliance before you send anything
Why renew with Atlys?
You can absolutely do this yourself at travel.state.gov. Here’s what we take off your plate.
| With Atlys | On your own | |
|---|---|---|
| Filling out the DS-82 | Auto-filled from your answers, error-checked | Manual form filling; mistakes cause rejections and delays |
| Passport photo | Phone photo, compliance-checked instantly | Pharmacy visit, no guarantee it passes State Department rules |
| Knowing you qualify | Guided DS-82 eligibility check up front | Decipher travel.state.gov requirements yourself |
| Application status | Proactive tracking and updates | Check the government status site yourself |
| If something goes wrong | Atlys support helps you fix and resubmit | Start over on your own |
Travelers trust Atlys
Over a million travelers have used Atlys for visas. Passport renewal is next.
“Atlys got my Japan visa sorted in days. If their passport renewal is anything like that, I’m in.”
“The photo check alone saved me a second trip to the pharmacy when I applied for my visa. Exactly the kind of thing passport renewal needs.”
“I’ve used Atlys for three visas. The status tracking is the best part — you always know where your application is.”
Passport renewal FAQs
Everything travelers ask about renewing a US passport.
Atlys is not the government’s online renewal system. The U.S. Department of State operates its own online renewal at travel.state.gov, available to some applicants; most renewals are still done by mail with form DS-82. What Atlys offers is help with the mail-in route: you answer questions on your phone, we prepare your complete DS-82 application pack for you to sign, and GenVisa, our registered courier partner, submits it.
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Service from $69 + government fees
Atlys is a private company and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the U.S. Department of State or any other government agency. Passport applications are submitted to the U.S. Department of State by GenVisa LLC (Generations Visa Service), a registered passport courier and our submission partner. Government fees are paid to the U.S. Department of State and are separate from the Atlys service fee. You can apply directly at travel.state.gov without using Atlys. Processing times are set by the government and cannot be guaranteed.