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DS-82 Form: Mistakes to Watch Out For
Getting Form DS-82 right the first time matters. A small error can add weeks to your renewal. Here are the mistakes that most often cause delays or rejections, and how to avoid them. For the full renewal process, see our guide to renewing a passport. If you’re not sure DS-82 even applies to you, check…
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How to Renew a Passport (2026): DS-82 Step by Step
Eligibility and processing figures verified against travel.state.gov on September 17, 2026. Most adults renew a U.S. passport by mail using Form DS-82, no appointment and no trip to the post office required. You qualify if your most recent passport was issued when you were 16 or older, within the last 15 years, is undamaged, and…
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Passport forms serve different needs, from first applications to renewals and corrections. First, learn which form may fit your case. Then gather the needed records. Check the latest form and instructions with the State Department.