DS-82 Application for Passport Renewal Form

The passport renewal form DS-82 is only to be used for passport renewals by mail. This form cannot be used if your passport is expired, damaged, or if it has been more than 15 years since it was issued. If any of these apply to you, you will need to fill out form DS-11.

DS-82 Requirements

  • Your U.S. Passport is undamaged and can be submitted with your application.
  • Your U.S. Passport was issued when you were of age 16 or older.
  • Your U.S Passport was issued in the past 15 years
  • Your U.S. Passport was issued in your current name, or you can legally document your name change.

Where Can You Get a DS-82 Passport Renewal Form?

When renewing your expired passport you will be able to download a PDF printable passport renewal form or use the application form filler to get the DS-82 Passport Renewal Form.

  1. Download the PDF printed version here or Department Form Filler
  2. Print Your Form(s) – Instruction to sign and date your DS-82 Application for a U.S. Passport by Mail. This form should be printed on single-sided paper as double-sided printing is NOT accepted.

How to Fill Out Passport Renewal Form?

– You will need to submit a valid passport photo, correct passport fees, and most recent U.S. Passport Book when filling out the application form.

To print the barcoded  PDF DS-82 Application Passport Renewal Form, you will need to accept the terms of services and click on the “Create Form” option; in an event, you need to redo the application form, you will need to click on the “Start New Application

If any of the following is “NO,” you will have to submit your application using the DS-11 Form for New Passport and make a personal visit to your nearest Acceptance Agent in your area to accept your passport application.

Can I Renew a Passport if Its Damage?

If your U.S. passport book is damaged, lost, or stolen, you can’t renew it by mail. Fill out a new passport application using the DS-11 form.

What DS-82 Documents Are Required?

  • Two Passport Photos: Include two identical professionally taken passport photos. You can obtain your passport photo at FedEx, Post Office, Walgreens, CVS. These are a few places amongst others. Head coverings are acceptable for religious purposes with proper documentation and prescription eyeglasses.
  • Expired Passport Book: Submit you’re expired or soon-to-be Passport. Passports must be in good condition. The passport will not be accepted if it is damaged. Make sure your passport was issued within the last 15 years.
  • Government Fee: A check or money order made payable to the “US Department of State” in the amount of $170. If you have applied for the passport card, the total amount of the check or money order will be $200.
  • Authorization Letter: Print one copy of the authorization letter. This allows us to act as a courier on your behalf. Please only check off the first two boxes on the authorization letter.
  • Authorization Letter: Print one copy of the authorization letter. This allows us to act as a courier on your behalf. Please only check off the first two boxes on the authorization letter.
  • Travel Itinerary: Print one (1) copy of your travel itinerary from an airline or travel agency. Ensure that the travel date on your itinerary matches the date on your application.

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