Before you can start filling out the DS-82, you\u2019ll need to get a hold of the application. You can find the passport application available for download online<\/a>. These are typically PDFs that can be filled out either using a PDF editor or by printing out the application and filling it out by hand. However, while this is an option, it is not recommended that individuals applying for an expedited passport renewal fill out the form in this way. We highly recommend using the U.S. Department of State\u2019s online form filler<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You are granted various benefits when you fill out the DS-82 passport application using the online form filler. For one, since it\u2019s not filled out by hand or using a PDF editor, you can assume that the font meets the legibility standards of the U.S. Department of State. Additionally, the form will catch any general mistakes you may make and won\u2019t allow you to complete the application until these errors are corrected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Using the USDS Online Form Filler<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n To get started, select \u201cSubmit,” which says \u201cComplete Online and Print.\u201d This takes you to the passport application; it’s a DS-82 or DS-11. Once you get to the section titled \u201cYour Most Recent Passport,\u201d select the option that applies to you. If you don\u2019t have a passport, the form will become a DS-11 application (see you in another guide). <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have a passport book, card, or both and haven\u2019t expired for more than five years, the form will become a DS-82. Make sure to enter the issue date of your passport book or card correctly, as entering a random date may alter the form generated. The DS-82 is specific to U.S. passport renewal. If you receive a DS-11 form instead, you may have entered something wrong, so go back and double-check to be sure! Once you\u2019ve moved past this page, you\u2019ll be asked whether your name has changed since your passport was issued. If you\u2019re doing a name change, select \u2018yes”. Check the name you entered on the first page is your current name. Select the appropriate reason for a change, then select continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After you review your U.S. passport renewal application and correct any mistakes you might spot, hit \u201cContinue\u201d again. Select what services you would like, and make sure that you select the correct box. If you go past this point and have chosen the wrong option, you\u2019ll either have to pay for the services selected when you mail your passport application or fill out the form all over again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Note that this website cannot charge you but gives you a quote on government fees for the selected service. Select \u201cexpedited at an agency,\u201d select ” standard delivery, ” and hit next. Typically, those who apply for a U.S. passport renewal will have the passport delivered via USPS. Since you\u2019ll be getting an expedited passport renewal, the delivery will be handled by a third party. Scroll down, click on the checkbox, and print your passport application. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \tOnce you\u2019ve completed the application, you must sign and date it on the first page. Make sure one last time that all the information printed is correct and that there is a barcode in the upper left-hand corner. This barcode is crucial as it allows USDS agents to quickly scan applications into the computer rather than manually transcribing them. U.S. passport renewals being submitted as expedited passport renewals that do not have a barcode may be suspended or delayed. After you\u2019ve signed your name and ensured everything on the application is correct, it\u2019s time to accessorize.
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