Damage Passport

Sometimes it does not matter how careful you are with your passport it would get damaged. The State Department does require that if your passport is damaged beyond where it is not readable you would have to apply for a passport renewal using the Application DS 82 Application Form for Passport Renewal.

If your passport is just damaged by the cover are a bit wrinkled you could still use your passport but it would all depend on the custom control agent. If you think your passport needs replacing it would be wise to get it renewed cause there is no clear cut to define your damage passport as damaged.

Requirements for Damage Passport

Time Frame for Getting a Passport Replacement

Getting your damaged passport replaced would depend on where and when you file your application for damage passport using the DS-82 Application Form for Passport Renewal. Usually, it could take as much as six weeks or even longer get your U.S. damage passport renewed. 

Damaged Passport Advice

  • If you think your passport is damaged and you would have issues with the customs control officer get it replaced.
  • Send your documents to the passport agency using Tyvek envelope this would ensure your documents reach to the processing center safely.