U.S. Passport Renewal

• passport was issued when you were age 16 or older;
• passport was issued within the past 15 years;
• passport was issued in your current name or you can legally document your name change;
• It is not damaged and can be submitted with the application;

• Step 1: Complete Application DS-82 Passport renewal application
• Step 2: Gather Supporting Documents including US passport photos, your US passport and check.
• Step 3: Package and Send your US passport renewal application

Yes, your old US passport will be returned unless it is deemed to be damaged by the United States Department of State. The passport will be invalidated, and it is important that you advise us whether any valid visas remain in the passport before applying for it to be renewed.

Your U.S passport can only be renewed if ALL of the following conditions are met:

• You still have your U.S. Passport in your possession.
• Your previous U.S. Passport was issued when you were age 16 or over.
• Your previous U.S. Passport was issued no more than 15 years ago.
• Your current U.S. Passport is undamaged.

One condition for being able to renew an existing passport is that it must not have been issued while you were under the age of 16. Passports that are issued to minors are not the same as those for adults and cannot be renewed as such. Your current passport must have also been issued within the last 15 years. Passports that are older will need to be replaced using a new-passport application as though you have never had a passport. Finally, the passport must not be damaged.

If your current passport meets all of these requirements, you can apply for an adult passport renewal service.

Once you have completed form DS82, you should follow the list of required additional documents:

• One passport photo (2″ x 2″ with a plain white background, color, sharp quality, no glasses or accessories). A photo service is available at our office
• Proof of Identity (optional)
• A Letter of Authorization (we will provide it)
• Travel itinerary (please contact us if you do not have one)
• Money order or check to the US Department of State for $190.00 (unless you are paying it with a card)

Technically, you can, but then processing time will depend on the current national average. Acceptance facilities should never charge you a $35 fee for renewing your passport. These locations should only charge you a $35 fee if you are applying using Form DS-11. If you need your renewal expedited within a specific guaranteed timeframe, we would not recommend going directly through an acceptance facility.

You must send us your renewal application (Form DS-82). If you have difficulties and do not want to spend time working with documents for your passport renewal, U.S. Passport Renewal (travelvisaexpress.com) will help you. We are here to assist in person or remotely.

You can read our guide How to fill DS-82 Form (travelvisaexpress.com) and find all typical mistakes there.

Yes, you definitely can and Travel Visa Express. #1 Visa and Passport service provider will be happy to help you!

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.

Yes, but it depends on what country that visa is for. Once you receive your new passport, your old passport is not valid for international travel. However, if your old passport is linked to a valid visa, you can still use the valid visa if the country that issued it allows presenting old and new passport (with a valid visa in an old passport) at the border. You must travel with both your new and old passport in this case. Please check specific regulations of each country you have a still-valid visa for.

When you receive your new passport, the number on the document will be different from the number on your previous passport.

Yes. You have a right to renew your passport at any time prior to its expiration. Common reasons for renewing a passport in advance include name change, running out of visa-designated pages, needing to obtain a long-term visa to a country of destination, other regulations by countries you plan to travel to.