Extra passport pages in my renewed passport  Question: I would like to renew my passport (now even though it doesn't expire until 08-2016) for a trip around the world. Is it possible to get a renewed ...

If I live in California, can I renew my passport in New York?  Question: I am a student at NYU and will be studying abroad next fall. My passport expires in November 2011, and I was 15 when it was first issued. I ...

Will the number change when I renew my passport with my new, married name?  Question: I am recently married and have changed my name with social security. My passport expires in August of 2011, so I need to renew it now, and ...

Do I need to have proof of residency when renewing my passport in person?  Question: I need to renew my passport now, but I am about to move to a different address than the one I'm currently in. Do I need to wait until we have ...

Should I renew my son's passport?  Question: In the spring of 07 I got passports for myself, my then 13 yr old son and my 17 yr old daughter for vacation that summer. My daughter's and ...

When do passport fees increase?  Question: When are the passport fees officially going to increase?

Answer: The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Services has not established ...

Do I get to keep my old passport?  Question: I have an Indian Visa that is valid for 2 more years. They have told me that the visa is valid as long as I carry both my old and new passports ...

What is the current passport renewal fees?  Question: My passport will be expiring in August 2012. Where can I obtain the mailing passport renewal form in northern California since I don't have ...

Can I find out the status of my passport renewal once I mail it in and, if necessary, have it expedited?  Questions: I don't think I'll need my passport in the next 6 weeks or so and, since it's expiring in June, I want to get this done. However, if we take ...

How is the new expiration date on a passport renewal calculated?  Question: Does the new expiry date for a renewed passport come 10 years from the applicaiton date or 10 years from the date the old passport will expire?...

Can I renew my US passport while retaining my Canadian citizenship?  Question: I'm 28 years old, born in the US and am a Canadian citizen living in Canada. My US passport was last renewed at the age of 5.

1. I would ...

Can I renew my passport without sending in the old one because I need it for travel  Question: I travel quite often with different organizations such as Operation Smile and Lifeworks International. Normally at least once a month, my ...

How can I renew my passport if I can't mail it in?  Question: I need my passport everyday since I work in Mexico. What is the best way to renew, since I can't mail it in with form DS-82. Passport will ...

How long do I have to renew my passport?  Question: I want to confirm what I read. My passport will expire on March 27, 2011. I have no urgent need to renew it at this time. I read that I ...

Can I renew my passport early?  Question: My US passport expires only on January 2017, but can i renew it now, as of March 2011? What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing so ...

Where is my renewed passport?  Question: My husband and I mailed both of our passports together for renewal to Box 90155 in Philadelphia. Our separate checks were cashed on 2/8/11....

Can I renew an expired passport by mail?  Question: My passport expired on Feb 7, 2011. Can I renew it by mail and expedite the processing as I am planning to travel out of the country in a month....

How far in advance do I need to renew a passport in order to travel?  Question: My passport expires on May 3rd of this year, so obviously I have to renew it before I travel to England at the end of May. However, I may ...

Do I need to send legal documents if my passport already has a name change amendment?  Question: My original passport was issued on Feb 2001 and had my maiden name listed. I was married on October 3, 2003. In August 2005 I sent in the documents ...

Can I renew my passport now?  Question: My passport expires in 2014. My features have changed a little and sometimes when i travel other countries border patrol are asking how come ...

Is there still an official record of my expired passport?  Question: Hello--I'm applying for a new passport because my former one expired years ago. I can't find my old passport to use it as identification, so ...

How can I check to see if I have a valid passport?  Question: My last passport expired 5/01/2010. I thought I had renewed it but now can't locate it. Do I need to renew or can I get a duplicate?

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Will I be able to purchase airline tickets before my passport is renewed?   Question: My passport has expired and I am in the process of renewing it. I plan to fly to Switzerland in May 2011 and would like to know if I will be ...

Is it possible to renew my passport years before the expiration date?  Question: I have officially amended my passport to my new married name, which shows on page 24 of my passport. However, since my passport was amended ...

Should I renew my passport now or when I return?  Question: I will be traveling with the University of Florida on a joint tourism mission with the nation of Turkey. I will depart on March 4 or March ...

Passport Renewal - Not by Mail  Question: I am only able to locate an application for a renewal by mail; however, I would like to renew my passport at my local post office as well as ...

Can I travel internationally during passport renewal process?  Question: If I use the renew by mail process, can I travel internationally using a photocopy of my passport while awaiting the return of the passport ...

Should my 18 year-old daughter renew her passport in person?  Question: My daughter is 18 and needs to renew her passport, which was issued on April 11 2006. it will expire on April 10 2011. We live in Germany, and ...

How can I keep my current passport while renewing it?  Question: My passport expires in April of 2011, so I need to get it renewed. However, I cannot be without my passport for any length of time, as I often ...

Submitting an Expired Passport for Renewal  Question: Do I have to submit my most recent passport (will expire in 6/2011) when I renew or can I submit a prior passport that expired in 1999? I ...

I've already sent in my passport renewal application but should I change it to expedited service?  Question: I got confirmation that my application just arrived at the processing center today, Nov 14th. I know it says it could take up to 6 weeks, but ...

I have an expired passport that I need to renew but also have to change the name due to marriage.  Question: I have a passport that expired but my name has changed due to marriage. What do I need to do to get a new passport with my new name?

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Should I renew my passport or get a new one?  Question: My last passport I think was approximately 10 years ago. I am in the military and am due to deploy soon to the Middle East. Was told by command ...

Should I renew my passport and can I keep my old one?  Question: My passport expires in 2015. However, I travel a lot and only have 2 (not consecutive) blank pages left and India requires a visa -- and two ...

Renewing Password Before Getting Married  Question: Yes, I need to renew my passport for my honeymoon trip and wondered how I would go about this.......if I renew before my wedding it will list ...

When do I renew for Liberia, especially if I have a valid VISA in passport still?  Question: My passport expires within 5 months of my travel to Liberia but I have a VISA in my passport that will be valid- 1) Do I need to renew? 2) If ...

When I renew my passport, could I get an added page passport instead of a regular one?  Question: I travel often, so I always have to add pages to my passport. I will have to renew my passport soon. Could I get more pages on my new passport,...

Renew passport for 19 year old daughter away at college  Question: My older daughter is getting married in Costa Rica November 6th. My 19 year old daughter is her maid of honor. She is 19 and is attending Oklahoma ...

Should I go directly to a regional agency rather than expedite by mail?  Question: This is a business trip which is tentatively scheduled for September 14th in Frankfurt, Germany. I will not have confirmation probably until ...

Renewal question for passport that expires soon  Question: My passport expires at the end of this month - if I don't get it to you in time can it still be "renewed" or do I have to go through a different ...

What if I need to travel internationally while my passport is being renewed?  Question: My passport expires in September, and I need to travel in October. However, I may also need to travel to Switzerland in August. Is there some ...

How is the 15 year passport renewal date calculated?  Question: My passport was issued on 8/3/95, exactly 15 years ago. I need a passport for a trip to late in the year 2010. Is 8/3/2010 the last date for ...

Do I need to fill out Form DS-82 to renew passport in person?  Question: I need to renew my passport but I cannot wait 4-6 weeks. I am going in person to a same day service. What do I need to bring?

Answer: The ...

I'm renewing my Mom's Passport and I'm not sure if her maiden name documentation is required.  Question: My Mom has a passport that just expired this month, and I am renewing it by mail. Her name has not changed since her original expired passport ...

Renewal of expired official passports  Question: My wife and I both had official (red) passports in addition to our blue tourist passports...while stationed overseas as DOD civilians. The ...

What can I do if it is within 7 days of travel and I still don't have my passport?  Question: I sent in all of my information for a standard renewal in Oregon, have 5 weeks until I travel, and forgot to write 'expedite' on the envelope....

I have a passport card but need a passport book to travel to Barbados.  Question: I currently have a passport card that was issued in June 2009. I will be needing to get a passport book within the next couple of years so ...

Do passports serve as legal proof of citizenship even when kids grow up?  Question: It is very expensive to get US certificates of citizenship. Therefore, although my wife and I have US citizenship/naturalization certificates ...

Can I apply for a renewal at a regional agency if I am reluctant to mail in my current passport?  Question: My passport expires in December. I am reluctant to use the mail for renewal. I can come to Philadelphia easily. So, do I need to make an appointment ...

How can I apply to renew my expired USA passport and received it within two weeks?  Question: I need to renew my USA passport and receive it in one week for travel to Canada. How can I do that?

Answer: You can apply at the Boston ...

Questions about renewing expired passport and changing name after marriage  I need to renew my expired passport but also am about to be married and have name change. Plus, I want to know about keeping expired passport as a memento....

Is there any complication for renewal of US Passport which was issued in foreign country?  Question: About 10 years ago our passports (mine and my wife's)were stolen in Nice, France. Our replacement passports were then issued at the US Consulate ...

I forgot the money with my renewal application!  Question: I sent in the app for my passport renewal with the old one, the pics etc and forgot to put the check in! It was sent to the National Passport ...

What if I can't renew my passport?  Question: My family is trying to send my dad overseas as a surprise for his birthday but his passport is more than 15 years old. Is there anyway to renew ...

What is considered as official documentation for a name change?  Question: Would a social security card be documentation or a copy of my military ID card suffice?

Question: Primary evidence of a legal name change ...

Renewal of passport with married name change fees  Question: I was married since I received my passport. I have one in good condition and want to know which of the fees I need to have to pay. Also, would ...

How do I renew my passport if I do not have the current passport?  Question: My daughter's passport expires this year and I would like to renew it for her. However, too late, we realized her passport was still in the ...

Do I need to renew my passport for my business trip to Scotland?  Question: Have just learned of a business trip I need to make to Scotland (St. Andrews) leaving June 7th and returning June 11th. My passport expires ...

Which form do I use to get another passport?  Question: I had a passport but I cannot find it. It got packed away in a move. It is probably almost expired because I think I got it in 2000. Do I apply ...

Should my fiancee renew her passport?  Question: I am going to get married on the 18th of June and we will leave the country for vacation on the 21st. On the marriage license we requested ...

If I am still waiting to receive my renewed passport, is there a way to go out of the country before I receive it?  Question: I decided to renew my passport since it expires next year. I filled out all the paperwork and sent in my old one and it's been about a week....

I need to renew my passport because it is expiring this month.  Question: Because of marriage I live in Canada. Can I still send my application for passport renewal to the National Passport Processing Center in Philadelphia?...

How to answer Question 20 on form DS-82?  Question: My wife an I are considering about taking a cruise later this summer or early this fall. We are considering places throughout Europe but do ...

Can I renew my passport by mail and is the DS 82 form the correct application form?  Question: I am currently living in Cordoba, Argentina. My passport expired in 1998. I have been informed that the renewal can be done by mail. What is ...

Should passport renewal be sent certified mail with return receipt requested.?  Question: I have everything ready to MAIL but want to know the best way to mail all the renewal information including my original passport.

Do you ...

How do I renew my passport if my current one has expired and I have gotten married?  Question: I accidentally let my passport expire, and since I was getting married (last week) I waited to get a new one. Now I'm planning a trip to Europe....

Can I renew my passport before my wedding with the name I will take once I'm married?  Question: My passport is due to expire in May. I am getting married in September and going on honeymoon out of the country. If I renew it now it will ...

Renewal of 18 Year Old's Passport  Question: Married parents and 18 year old's passports all expired Jan 2010. Do both parents need to accompany child to USPS passport office to renew ...

Do I have to renew my passport after my name changes before taking a honeymoon?   Question: My current passport expires 10/29/10. I am getting married 6/5/10 and will be changing my name. We will be taking a honeymoon outside of ...

Fees for Regional Passport Agency  Question: If I elect to go to a post office rather than by mail to have my passport renewed, is there an additional fee for using the post office service ...

Should I renew my passport now before the fees increase?  Question: My passport expires in 2 years. I was older than 16 years at time of issuance of this passport. I live in the US and there is no name changes ...

Is it faster to renew my passport at a post office than mailing it in?  Question: I'm a little hesitant to mail my currently valid passport and would rather submit my paperwork and passport to the passport office directly....

What documents do I need if I am entering the USA from Canada and my USA passport has been mailed for renewal?  Question: If I live in Canada and I am sending my USA passport for renewal by mail, what documentation can I use to prove I am a US citizen and have ...

passport renewal and name change  Question: I need to renew my passport as well as change my name (married). Do I need to submit both DS11 AND DS82 form?

Answer: If you meet all ...

Do I need to renew my passport before traveling to the Philippines since it is valid for 4 more months?  Question: My passport will expire June 20 2010. I'm traveling in Philippine on Feb 25 and be back here in March 16. Do i need to renew my passport before ...

Passport ran out of visa pages  Question: My passport expire on 8/2011, and I ran out the page and I need travel to China next month, do I need to renew my passport or add more pages?...

Should I renew my expired passport or apply for a new one?  Question: My expired passport has this typed on the last page "this passport expires on Oct 23 2008. Replacement may be issued under 22 CFR 51.41." Maybe ...

How do I renew and change my name on a passport at the same time?  Question: I need to renew an expired passport but also change my last name on it.

Answer: Mail completed application form DS-82 along with your ...

Can I put 2 passport renewals in the same envelope?  Question: I would like to put my husband's and my own passport in the same envelope. Do they need to be mailed separately?

Answer: Yes, you can ...

Where should I send my passport renewal application?  Question: The provided address is a PO box. I need a physical address so that I may send it fed-ex or ups.

Answer: The only address given by the ...

Forgot to check Passport Book box on DS-82. Will they send it back?  I am renewing my passport and forgot to check the Passport book box at the top of the form. I have on the application that I will be traveling to Italy....

What do I do if I forgot to include my passport with my renewal application?  Question: I forgot to include my passport with my renewal application. What do I do?

Answer: The application will be returned to you. You can then ...

Mailed my application for renewal but forgot to include check-what do I do?  Question: Forgot to include my check for passport renewal-can I mail in?

Answer: A passport renewal application DS-82 that is submitted with either ...

Can i renew my passport even if can't find it?  A few years ago, my house was foreclosed upon and many of my belongings were hastily packed. Shortly after the foreclosure, I got divorced. My ex has ...

Can I renew my passport at the Boston passport agency rather than renewing it by mail?  I have a current vaild Official Passport-Can I renew my personal Passport in Boston in person as opposed to mail?

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Do I need to renew my passport now?  My passport expires on 20 March 2010. I am traveling out of the country on Dec 5-12, 2009. Do I need to renew it before I travel?

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When Should I Apply for a Passport Renewal?  Question: My passport does not expire for a few more years but I want to plan ahead. I have heard different information given concerning the time to ...