Form DS-82. US Passport Renewal Application

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Form DS-82. US Passport Renewal Application

Form DS-82, known as the “U.S. Passport Renewal Application for Eligible Individuals,” is specifically designed for U.S. passport holders who wish to renew their passports without having to apply in person. This form is used when the applicant’s current passport is undamaged, was issued when the applicant was age 16 or older, is no more than 15 years old, and was issued in the applicant’s current name (or the applicant can legally document the name change). DS-82 facilitates a streamlined renewal process, allowing individuals to send their applications via mail, which is convenient for those who meet the specified criteria and do not need to change any significant details on their passports.

The use of Form DS-82 is an efficient method for renewing a U.S. passport, minimizing the need for in-person visits to passport acceptance facilities. Applicants need to provide their most recent passport, a new passport photo that meets the official requirements, and, if applicable, the legal documents for any name change. They must also pay the applicable renewal fees. This process ensures that U.S. citizens can maintain valid travel documents with ease, especially beneficial for frequent travelers.

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How to Fill Out the Form DS-82

Completing U.S. Passport Renewal Applications is rather intuitive. Still, the document contains areas that might pose a challenge. We recommend following our illustrated guide on completing Form DS-82 to avoid potential misunderstanding.

Generate and download the latest version of the necessary PDF file template by using our form-building software. You are welcome to fill out the form online and print out the generated PDF. Note, if you decide to complete the template manually, you should use only black ink and write the essential info in printed letters.

Answer the Eligibility Questionnaire

This checklist will help you define if you are eligible to apply for the U.S. passport renewal procedure. Answer all questions fairly. Note, if you select “No” for any statement, you cannot submit the DS-82 Form to file the request for the U.S. passport renewal.

step 1 answer the eligibility questionnaire filling out a form ds 82. us passport renewal application

Choose the Required Documents

In this section, the applicant should select and checkbox the needed document(s) they are applying for through this form. You are empowered to select among the following alternatives:

  • US Passport Book
  • US Passport Card

Note that you cannot use this document to travel abroad by air.

  • Both aforementioned documents

Also, the applicant should indicate whether they prefer to get a standard book or a large book. Non-standard documents are designed for individuals who have a rich international travel background and plan to travel a lot in the future. As a rule, this passport type is approved for applicants who have previously asked for additional visa pages.

step 2 choose the required documents filling out a form ds 82. us passport renewal application

Identify the Applicant

Here, you should enter your last and first name, including the middle initial. Ensure to use a separate box for each letter or digit in further sections.

step 3 identify the applicant filling out a form ds 82. us passport renewal application

Specify the Birthdate and the Place of Birth

Use Units 2 and 4 to enter your date and place of birth. Remember to use a separate box for every digit. When specifying the place of birth, please submit the city and state if born in the U.S. For residents born in a foreign country, please enter the city and county of birth.

step 4 specify the birthdate and the place of birth filling out a form ds 82. us passport renewal application

Identify the Applicant’s Sex

Use Unit 3 to checkbox the applicable variant.

step 5 identify the applicant’s sex filling out a form ds 82. us passport renewal application

Submit the SSN

Use the nine digits of this section to print the Social Security number. These data are required by the Department of Treasury to check whether the applicants are liable to refund any debts, as in some cases, such encumbrances may disqualify an individual from claiming a U.S. passport.

step 6 submit the ssn filling out a form ds 82. us passport renewal application

Share the Contact Data

Here, the applicant for the U.S. Passport renewal needs to indicate their email address and contact phone number in case any issue arises or the department requests additional documents to support the application.

step 7 share the contact data filling out a form ds 82. us passport renewal application

Specify the Mailing Address

Follow this order to provide the essential info:

  • On the first line of Unit 8, the applicants should enter their street, P.O. Box, or Rural Free Delivery name.
  • Insert the apartment number (or any applicable referenced alternative) on the second line.
  • Fill in the City or town.
  • Use abbreviations to enter the state data.
  • Zip
  • If the applicant is living outside the US at the moment of application, let them specify the foreign country.

step 8 specify the mailing address filling out a form ds 82. us passport renewal application

List Other Names and Aliases

If you have ever used any other names, including maiden and birth names, aliases, previous marriage names, complete Unit 9. The application form dedicates two lines to fill in the required info. Still, if you need more space to list all names officially recorded and used, submit the information on the extra sheet and attach the paper.

step 9 list other names and aliases filling out a form ds 82. us passport renewal application

Attach a Valid Photo

To the left of Unit 10, the application form provides space to staple a photograph. You should prepare and attach the photo following the guidelines:

  • 2-inch by 2-inch colorful facial image
  • The photo must be taken within the last six months.

step 10 attach a valid photo filling out a form ds 82. us passport renewal application

Render the Data of the Expired U.S. Passport

Complete Unit 10 to submit the needed information as it appears on the expired U.S. passport book and (or) card. Accurately enter the following data line by line:

  • Printed name as indicated on your prior documents
  • Passport book number and (or) passport card number
  • Issue date for all referenced documents in this section

step 11 render the data of the expired u.s. passport filling out a form ds 82. us passport renewal application

Submit the Change of Name (If Applicable)

If your most recent passport document has a different name from that, you bear now, ensure to specify the change in Unit 11 of the application. Here, you have two alternatives to choose from:

  • Change by marriage
  • Change by court order

Checkbox the appropriate variant and define the area where the change took place and the date when the new name was issued.

If this section cannot be applied to your situation, leave Unit 11 blank and proceed to the next part.

step 12 submit the change of name (if applicable) filling out a form ds 82. us passport renewal application

Authorize the Application

Read the statement attentively and append your signature if all data is authentic and correct. Complete the first page of the application by placing the current calendar date.

step 13 authorize the application filling out a form ds 82. us passport renewal application

Drop Out the Bottom Section

Leave the “For Issuing Office Only” part blank and proceed to the second page of the application, where you need to provide some extra details.

step 14 drop out the bottom section filling out a form ds 82. us passport renewal application

Answer the Profile Form on the Second Page

Begin filling out the second part of the application for a U.S. passport renewal by submitting your full legal name once again at the top of the page. Up next, you are empowered to complete the profile form by entering the following:

  • Birthdate (again in a month-day-year format)
  • Hight
  • Hair color
  • Eye color
  • Occupation or Employment details
  • Employment or education background

step 15 answer the profile form on the second page filling out a form ds 82. us passport renewal application

List Extra Contact Phone Numbers

In Unit 17, the applicant is welcome to add extra phone numbers if the initially submitted one will be unavailable or out of service. The application template offers two slots to fill out and indicate the contact type.

step 16 list extra contact phone numbers filling out a form ds 82. us passport renewal application

Specify the Permanent Address

If your permanent living address differs from the indicated in Unit 8, you should fill out this section and provide dependable information. Make sure to list the following:

  • Street and apartment (or unit) number
  • City or town
  • State
  • ZIP

In this unit, the applicant is not allowed to enter P.O. Box as a reference address.

step 17 specify the permanent address filling out a form ds 82. us passport renewal application

Render Details of Someone in Emergency Case

In this part, you are encouraged to list the contact data of someone who can become a contact person in case of emergencies during your traveling periods. Ensure to specify the following info:

  • The person’s name
  • Living address, including street, apartment (unit), city, state, and ZIP
  • Contact phone number
  • How they are related to you

step 18 render details of someone in emergency case filling out a form ds 82. us passport renewal application

Share the Travel Plans

In the last unit of the application form, you need to define the period when you plan to travel. Also, list the countries on your agenda, as sometimes this information can influence if the applicant is qualified for a large passport book.

step 19 share the travel plans filling out a form ds 82. us passport renewal application