Form I-90, step by step
Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card, is one form for every renewal and replacement. Renewing a 10-year card costs $415 online or $465 by mail. The part that matters most is the reason you choose in Part 2, because it decides the evidence you send and the fee you pay.
Checked against USCIS guidance on October 22, 2026. The sources are listed at the end of this page.
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How to renew your green card with Form I-90
These are the steps for a 10-year card that has expired or will expire within six months, from USCIS’s I-90 and Replace Your Green Card pages.
- Check that the I-90 is the right form, and that it’s time. Your 10-year card has expired or will expire within six months. If you have a 2-year conditional card, file Form I-751 or I-829 instead.
- Choose online or paper. Online, sign in to (or create) a USCIS online account and choose Form I-90. On paper, download the current edition (the instructions are dated 01/20/25) from the USCIS I-90 page. Asking for a fee waiver? File on paper.
- Fill in Parts 1–4. Have your A-Number ready: it is on your card and starts with “A.” In Part 2, mark that you are a permanent resident and choose the reason for a card that has expired or will expire within six months. The parts are explained in the table below.
- Add your evidence. For a renewal, a copy of your expired or expiring card: upload it online, or include it with the paper form. You don’t send photos; USCIS takes them at biometrics if it needs them.
- Pay the fee. $415 online, paid in your USCIS account. $465 by mail, paid with Form G-1450 (credit, debit or prepaid card) or Form G-1650 (U.S. bank account). The fees and payment rules are below.
- Sign and submit. Online, review and submit in your account. On paper, sign Part 5 yourself, because a typed or stamped name isn’t accepted, and mail it to the address for your carrier, listed below.
- Keep the receipt notice. USCIS sends Form I-797C. With your expired card, it proves your status, and that you can work and travel, for 36 months past the card’s expiration date.
- Go to biometrics if USCIS asks. USCIS mails a separate appointment notice if it needs your fingerprints and photo. The receipt notice isn’t one.
- Track your case. Wait 72 hours, then check your case status with the receipt number, or in your account if you filed online. If you move, update your address.
- Get your new card. If USCIS approves the application, it mails the new card. The statuses to expect are in Green card renewal processing time.
Form I-90 fees
From the USCIS fee schedule for Form I-90 (edition 10/16/26). The October 16, 2026 fee changes were for other forms; the I-90 fee didn’t change.
| Filing reason | Online | Paper |
|---|---|---|
| General filing (renewal, lost card, name change and most others) | $415 | $465 |
| Turned 14, card expires before your 16th birthday | $415 | $465 |
| Turned 14, card expires after your 16th birthday | $0 | $0 |
| USCIS issued a card that was returned as undeliverable and you never got it | $0 | $0 |
| Card has incorrect information because of a DHS error | $0 | $0 |
- No separate biometrics fee. The filing fee is the whole cost.
- Online: you pay in your USCIS online account when you submit.
- By mail: include Form G-1450 to pay by credit, debit or prepaid card, or Form G-1650 to pay from a U.S. bank account. Since October 28, 2025, USCIS doesn’t accept checks or money orders unless you qualify for an exemption and send Form G-1651, Exemption for Paper Fee Payment.
- Fee waiver: some applicants can ask for one with Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver. It has to be filed on paper with the I-90, not online.
A filing with the wrong fee is rejected. Check the USCIS fee schedule on the day you file. Who pays $0 and how the waiver works is in How much green card renewal costs.
The parts of the form
| Part | What it asks |
|---|---|
| 1. Information About You | A-Number, name, mailing address, and other identity details |
| 2. Application Type | Your status (permanent or conditional) and the one reason you are filing |
| 3. Processing Information | Where you got your immigrant visa or adjusted status |
| 4. Biographic Information | Height, weight, eye and hair color |
| 5. Applicant’s Statement and Signature | Your signature. A typed or stamped name isn’t accepted |
| 6–7. Interpreter and Preparer | Only if someone helped you |
| 8. Additional Information | Extra space for any answer |
Pick the right reason, send the right evidence
| Reason | Evidence from the I-90 instructions |
|---|---|
| Card expired or expiring within six months | A copy of the expired or expiring card |
| Lost, stolen or destroyed | A copy of the card if you have one, or a government photo ID (passport, driver’s license, military ID) |
| Mutilated | A copy of the card or a government photo ID |
| Incorrect data because of a DHS error | The original card (a copy isn’t accepted) and proof of the correct information |
| Legal name change | A copy of the card and the registered marriage certificate, divorce decree or court order |
| Never received | The latest I-797 notice for the case that should have produced the card |
Choose one reason. The instructions warn that choosing “expiring” when the card won’t expire within six months can get the application denied.
Where to send a paper I-90
USCIS lists these addresses. Check the I-90 page before mailing in case they change:
- U.S. Postal Service: USCIS, Attn: I-90, P.O. Box 21262, Phoenix, AZ 85036-1262
- FedEx, UPS or DHL: USCIS, Attn: I-90 (Box 21262), 2108 E. Elliot Rd., Tempe, AZ 85284-1806
Mistakes that cost time
- Choosing the “expiring” reason more than six months early
- Filing an I-90 for an expiring 2-year conditional card (that needs Form I-751 or I-829)
- Sending a copy instead of the original card when the error was USCIS’s
- Leaving the signature blank or typed on a paper form
- Wrong or outdated fee, or trying to file online with a fee waiver request
- Mailing a check or money order without an approved exemption (Form G-1651)
- An old mailing address, so the receipt, biometrics notice or card goes astray
If USCIS denies the application, there is no appeal, but you can file a motion to reopen (new facts and evidence) or reconsider (USCIS applied the law wrongly) with the office that decided it.
10 steps · Checklist
Renew your green card with Form I-90
Check your card expires within six months (or already has)
A 2-year conditional card needs Form I-751 instead.
File online in your USCIS account, or use the current paper edition
A fee waiver request has to go on paper.
Have your A-Number ready
Pick one filing reason in Part 2
Add a copy of your expired or expiring card
Pay $415 online or $465 by mail
By mail: Form G-1450 (card) or G-1650 (bank account).
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Frequently asked questions
What is Form I-90?
Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card, is the USCIS form for renewing an expiring 10-year green card or replacing one that is lost, stolen, damaged, incorrect or never received.
What are the steps to renew a green card with Form I-90?
Check that your 10-year card has expired or will expire within six months, then file Form I-90 online or on paper, choosing the expired or expiring reason. Add a copy of your card, pay the fee, sign and submit. Keep the receipt notice, go to biometrics if USCIS asks, and track your case until the new card arrives.
How much does Form I-90 cost?
$415 online or $465 on paper, according to USCIS’s fee schedule (edition 10/16/26). There is no separate biometrics fee. Some filers pay $0, for example when the card has an error made by DHS.
How do I pay the Form I-90 fee by mail?
Include Form G-1450 to pay by credit, debit or prepaid card, or Form G-1650 to pay from a U.S. bank account. Since October 28, 2025, USCIS doesn’t accept checks or money orders unless you qualify for an exemption and send Form G-1651.
Where do I mail Form I-90?
By U.S. Postal Service: USCIS, Attn: I-90, P.O. Box 21262, Phoenix, AZ 85036-1262. By courier: USCIS, Attn: I-90 (Box 21262), 2108 E. Elliot Rd., Tempe, AZ 85284-1806. Check USCIS’s I-90 page before mailing.
Do I need photos for Form I-90?
The Form I-90 instructions don’t ask you to send photos. If USCIS needs your photo and fingerprints, it schedules a biometrics appointment and takes them there.
Can I file Form I-90 online?
Yes, through a USCIS online account, unless you are requesting a fee waiver, which has to be filed on paper.
What documents do I need to renew my green card?
For a renewal, a copy of your expired or expiring green card. Other reasons need different evidence: a government photo ID for a lost card, the original card for a USCIS error, and name-change documents for a new name.
Can I appeal if my I-90 is denied?
No appeal is available, but you can file a motion to reopen or a motion to reconsider with the office that made the decision.
More Green card renewal guides
Sources
- USCIS — Replace Your Green Card
- USCIS — Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card
- USCIS — Fee Schedule: Form I-90
- USCIS — Modernizing fee payments with electronic funds
- USCIS — Form I-131A, Application for Carrier Documentation
- USCIS — Form N-400, Application for Naturalization
- USCIS — Check Case Processing Times
General information from USCIS guidance, not legal advice. MyCheck is not affiliated with USCIS or any government agency, and doesn’t file forms for you. Fees and addresses change: check USCIS.gov before you file. If your status is at risk, talk to an immigration attorney.
