How to renew your passport:
Most countries require you to have at least six months validity remaining on your passport--If you don't, it’s time to renew. Be sure to do so at least 2 months before your trip to allow yourself some breathing room.
To Do:
Get your passport photo taken. Most CVS and Walgreens do them for $10.00. (if you are applying for a visa, be sure to get two extra photos).
Download the renewal form, fill it out and staple your photo in the photo box
Submit along with your most recent passport
Pay the renewal fee to "U.S. Department of State" in the amount of $110 (Yikes)
Mail ( with a tracking number) the old passport, payment, and form to:
National Passport Processing Center
Post Office Box 90155
Philadelphia, PA 19190-0155
***In most cases you can renew easily via US mail, but in some circumstances, like you received your passport under 16 years of age, you must do so in person.
It takes about 4-6 weeks to get your new passport
You will get your old passport back in a separate mailing
Now, You're all set to book a trip!