Can I renew my passport after 10 years?

Can I renew my passport after 10 years?

Yes, but the passport must have been issued within the last 15 years. In addition, you must have the passport in your possession, it cannot be damaged, you must have been age 16 or older when the passport was issued, and it must have been issued in your current name or you must show legal proof of your name change.

Should I use DS-11 or DS-82?

If you’ve never had a passport of any sort before, go to a passport office and use Form DS-11. However, if you already have a passport (even if it’s a passport book instead of a card) and you would be eligible to use Form DS-82 for a renewal, you can use it to apply for a passport card by mail.

Can I fill out DS-82 online?

You can fill out the form using the online form filler of the Department of State website (https://pptform.state.gov/) or print it out and fill it out by hand using a black pen. If you fill out the form electronically, at the end of the questionnaire there is an option to generate the form as a PDF file.

What is a DS-82 form?

The DS-82 form also known as ‘U.S. Passport Renewal Application for Eligible Individuals’ is the form required to be filled for renewing a passport. But before you decide to start a passport renewal application, you must verify if you are eligible to do so.

How many years after passport expires can it be renewed?

Time of Application for Passport Renewal You can apply for passport renewal up to 1 year before its expiry. After the end of validity of 5 years or till they attain 18 years (whichever comes earlier) can apply for re-issue.

What if my passport was issued over 15 years ago?

If your passport has been damaged, lost or stolen, or if it’s more than 15 years old, you’ll have to renew in person. You’ll need to fill out Form DS-11 and provide proof of U.S. citizenship along with a photo ID.

Can DS 82 be handwritten?

The DS-11 and DS-82 passport forms should always be generated using the passport form filler tool. The DS-64, DS-5525, DS-3053, and DS-86 can be handwritten. Take care to write legibly and with a black or blue pen only. We do not recommend ever submitting a handwritten DS-11 or DS-82 passport form.

What is form DS-11 for a passport?

The DS-11 form also known as ‘Application For a U.S. Passport’ is the form required to be filled by those who are applying for a first-time passport, damaged, lost or stolen passport, or renewing passport that had expired more than 5 years ago.

Can DS-82 be handwritten?