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Applying for passport renewal can seem like a daunting task. However, you must follow these steps for the perfect application.
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Are You Eligible for a Passport Renewal?
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Not everyone may be eligible to apply for a passport renewal<\/a>. It is essential to know if you qualify because if you don’t, you will have different forms and requirements.\u00a0
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1.You will need to have your passport in your possession to submit your application.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0If you do not have a passport to provide, you must report it damaged, lost, or stolen. You may then apply in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.Your passport must be undamaged except for regular wear and tear.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Some discoloration or loose threads on the cover are acceptable, but a passport put through a washer or dryer will be too damaged to be renewed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3.Your passport must have been issued at 16 or older. If you are under 16, you must apply for a new passport.\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This means that if the passport book you possess is a 5-year passport (valid for five years from the date it was issued), you are not eligible for a renewal process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.The passport must have been issued less than 15 years ago.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A. Another way of putting it would be that you can\u2019t renew a passport once it\u2019s expired for more than 5 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. It was issued in your current name or you can provide documents to affirm the name change.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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If you meet all of these requirements, congratulations! You are eligible for a passport renewal<\/a>.
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Applying for a Passport Renewal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Post offices are the only way to renew a passport because you cannot apply for a passport renewal at a courthouse. You should make an appointment through their website or at a self-help kiosk. Remember that you may need more time to get an appointment because post offices receive many applications. Keep this in mind when planning a time-sensitive trip.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fill Out Form DS-82
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For a passport renewal, you must apply using Form DS-82<\/a>. There is an online form filler that can be found on the U.S Department of State\u2019s website.
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Once the form is fully filled out, print the form, and sign it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Prepare Your Application Documents  
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  1. You need to find your old passport, as it will need to be sent in with your application<\/li>
  2. Include name change documents if needed like a marriage certificate, divorce decree, or legal name change document. <\/li>
  3. Calculate your fees. You can calculate your fees here<\/a>. You must pay with a check or money order. It cannot be a business or third-party check. The check must be written out to the \u201cU.S Department of State\u201d.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Take a Passport Photo <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    You must submit a passport photo<\/a> that meets these requirements:
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