Renew or Replace Green Card (I-90) · United States

Bring these documents

• Current/expired green card or evidence you ever had one[1]Required
• Government photo ID[1]Required
• Police report (if lost or stolen)[1]If applicable
• Legal name-change document (if name changed)[1]If applicable

  Marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order.

• Filing fee + biometric fee or I-912 waiver[2]Required

Step by step

1. 1

   File online at myUSCIS (preferred)[1]

   Online filing is faster and cheaper than paper. You can upload photos of the card and supporting documents directly.

   Open myUSCIS → Source: uscis.gov
2. 2

   Confirm the current fee

   Fees changed in 2026 — the calculator gives the exact combined filing + biometric amount.

   Fee Calculator →
3. 3

   Attend biometrics[1]

   USCIS schedules fingerprints 2–8 weeks after filing. The receipt notice extends your green card by 36 months for I-9/travel proof.

   Open official page Source: uscis.gov
4. 4

   Travel with receipt notice if needed[1]

   I-90 receipt notice + expired green card = automatic 36-month extension. Some employers/airlines may need additional proof — call USCIS for an ADIT stamp if traveling.

   Open official page Source: uscis.gov
5. 5

   Receive new card by mail

   New 10-year green card arrives by USPS. Update your address in myUSCIS if you move before delivery.

   Track case →

Common reasons this gets rejected

• Wrong reason code in Part 2

  Replacing a lost card (Section A box 1) vs renewing an expiring card (Section B box 1) have different fees and evidence. Pick wrong = rejection.

• Filing I-90 when you should file N-400 instead

  If you're already eligible to naturalize, paying for a new green card may be wasted money — apply for citizenship instead.

• Wrong fee amount

  I-90 has filing + biometric components. Underpay either and the package is returned.

Talk to a human

Sources

1. [1]Form I-90 — USCIS
2. [2]USCIS Fee Calculator
3. [3]myUSCIS