What is a DS-82 (US Passport Renewal Application)?
Every ten years from the initial date a US passport was issued it expires. In order to renew the passport, US citizens must fill out form DS-82. This form is also known as a US Passport Renewal Application. It must be filled out in order to obtain a renewed passport. An up to date passport is required for travel outside of the country.
Who needs a US Passport Renewal Application?
There are special conditions for who can fill out a form DS 82.
You must be able to submit your most recent US passport book or card with the form. That means it cannot be lost, stolen, mutilated, or damaged. It also must have been issued within the last 15 years.
You had to have been at least 16 years old when your previous passport was issued.
Your previous passport cannot have been limited in any way from the normal ten year validity period.
You must use the same name that you have on your previous US passport book or card. Or, you can submit proper documentation (court order or marriage certificate) to reflect the change of name.
Anyone who does not meet these requirements and needs to renew their passport must fill out form DS-11 instead.
How do you fill out a US Passport Renewal Application?
There are several steps to filling out form DS 82. First, ensure that you meet the requirements stated above. Then, you will need to gather the following documentation…
Your most recently used US passport.
If your name was changed, your marriage certificate or court order.
The appropriate amount of money for your passport renewal fees. Passport renewal fees vary depending on if you are going to get a passport card, passport book, or both. Processing fees also vary depending on how fast you need your passport. You can check how much you must pay here.
A recent color photograph. It must contain a clear view of your face, and be 2 inches by 2 inches. This can be obtained at photo processing stores like Walgreens.
Once you have obtained all of this, you are ready to fill out your passport. You can print out the form and fill it out yourself at home. It can be found here. For more information on how to fill out the DS 82 form, check out the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YASP2jYrfjQ
Where do you send a US Passport Renewal Application?
Once you have filled out your DS 82 form, you must mail it to the appropriate address. There are two addresses where you can send the form.
For standard service, send it here:
National Passport Processing Center
Post Office Box 90155
Philadelphia, PA 19190-0155
For faster service (which requires an extra fee), send it here:
National Passport Processing Center
Post Office Box 90955
Philadelphia, PA 19190-0955
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