Will my passport expire when I turn 18?

Question: If I am 17 now, and just applied for a new passport, will it expire in 6 months when I turn 18?

Answer: No. Your passport will not expire in 6 months. Passports issued to persons age 16 and over are valid for 10 years.

Since you were 16 or older at the time your present passport was issued, you will be able to renew it by mail when it gets close to the expiration date. Of course, you have to meet the other criteria as well.

Also, you will no longer need parental consent in order to apply for a passport once you complete 18 years of age.

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On new adult form, do I say yes or no to having a previous passport?
by: Anonymous

Question: My last one was issued before I was 16 and is expired. I am now 19. I know I have to apply for a new one. On the form, it asks "Have you been issued any of the following?" Do I say no since it was one for a minor?

Answer: You should still indicate that you have been issued a passport in the past even if it was issued when you were a minor.

15 yr old when issued
by: Anonymous

Question: My child's passport was issued when he was 15, doesn't expire until next year. He is now 19, can he still travel with it?

Answer: Yes, your son may use his current passport as long as it meets the entry requirements of your destination country.

Passport
by: Bev

Question: I renewed my passport when I was 14. I am now 21 and my passport doesn’t run out till 2028. Do I need to get a new one?

Answer: Hello, Bev. There must have been a printing error on your passport. Minor's passports (issued at age 0-15) are given only 5 years of validity. For adults (age 16 and older), it's 10 years. If your passport was issued 7 years ago and has 5 more years before its expiration date, it must have been an error. Your passport should have expired 2 years ago.

If you have a foreign passport and not a U.S. passport, please disregard the answer above and contact the embassy/consulate/immigration office that issued your passport.

Child will turn 18 in 2023
by: Anonymous

Question: My child was issued a passport under the age of 16 in 2021. She will be 18 years old in May of 2023 and we will be travelling to Japan shortly after that. The passport expires in 2025. Can she still travel with this passport or does she need a new passport? Since she was under 16, I had signed her passport - not sure if that makes a difference.
Thank you.

Answer: Your child will be able to use her passport to travel. Her current age vs her age when the passport was issued will not be an issue.

Evidence of citizenship
by: Anonymous

Question: My last passport was issued when I was under 16 and has expired. I am now 25 and applying for a new one. Does my old passport still qualify as evidence of citizenship even though it was issued before I was 16?

Answer: Passports issued when you were a minor cannot be used as citizenship evidence. You need to present a birth/naturalization/citizenship certificate, whichever is applicable. Please submit the original or a certified copy with a raised seal from the issuing office.

Can he apply for an adult passport now since he’s 18?
by: Anonymous

Question: My son was issued his passport under the age of 16 and his current passport expires in Aug 2024. He’s now 18. Can we go to an acceptance facility to apply for an adult passport now before the other one expires?

Answer: Yes, your son can now apply for his first adult passport.

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Turns 18
by: Anonymous

Question: My child was issued a passport at the age of 16 in 2019. He is 18 years old now but his passport does not expire until 2024. Can he still travel with this passport or does he need a new passport because he is 18yrs old now?

Answer: Your child may use his passport to travel until it expires or no longer meets travel requirements.

Citizenship
by: Anonymous

Question: I became a US citizen in 2017 and my daughter was 13 years old at that time. I applied for a US passport for her when she was 17 and it's still in the process and now she turned 18. Is she still able to get her US passport?

Answer: Since the application was filed prior to reaching legal age, your daughter should still be issued a U.S. passport, barring any issues with her claim to U.S. citizenship. Please contact the USCIS for more information.

Renewal or create a new one?
by: Anonymous

Question: My old passport is expired (when I was a minor). Now I am over 18 years old. Do I have to renew my passport or create a new one?

Answer: You need to submit a new passport application in person.

Please prepare the following and submit them in person at an acceptance facility:

1. Form DS-11
2. Original or certified copy of evidence of citizenship (plus photocopy)
3. Government-issued photo ID (present the ID, submit a photocopy)
4. One passport photo no more than 6 months old
5. Payment for fees:
-Application: $130
-Execution (paid separately): $35
-1 to 2 days delivery (optional, recommended): $18.32
-Expedite (optional): $60

Standard processing takes 8 to 11 weeks while expedited processing takes 5 to 7 weeks. These processing times do not include mailing times which can vary across the country.

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Renewal for Turning 18
by: Anonymous

Question: I have just turned 18 recently. My old passport had already expired. Do I still need to have my old passport in order to renew?

Answer: You do not need your old passport to apply for your first adult passport. Please prepare the following and submit them in person at an acceptance facility:

1. Form DS-11
2. Original or certified copy of citizenship evidence
3. Photocopy of government-issued proof of identity
4. One new passport photo
5. Payment for fees
-application: $130
-execution: $35
-1 to 2 days delivery (recommended): $18.32
-expedite (optional): $60

You need to apply at a local acceptance facility. Most require an appointment.

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Routine service currently takes 8 to 11 weeks. If you pay the expedite fee, processing will be down to 5 to 7 weeks. Processing times do not include mailing to the processing center and to your mailing address. Mailing times vary across the country.

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If you have any plans of traveling overseas, we recommend that you hold off making final travel arrangements until you receive your passport.

Yes or No
by: Anonymous

Question: I had a US passport when I was a child due to my parents being in the military. Now I'm an adult and want to file for an adult US passport and on the application, it asks have you ever applied or been issued a US passport. Do I answer yes or no since I'm applying for my 1st adult's passport?

Answer: Please indicate that you have been issued a passport in the past.

passport Valid
by: Anonymous

Question: Hi there. I understand that although receiving my passport as a minor, today I am over 18 years of age, the passport is still valid. It expires on 31 Jan next year. I will travel in June, will encounter any issues? Thank you.

Answer: The answer depends on the entry requirements of the country/s you are traveling to. You should not have any issues as long as your passport meets the requirements.

Passport renewal
by: Anonymous

Question: I got my passport when I was 13 and it just expired when I turned 18. Do I just renew my passport or do I have to apply for a passport all over again. I’m confused because someone said I can just renew it and someone else said I have to redo the whole process to get my passport.

Answer: Passports issued when you were under 16 years old cannot be renewed. You need to apply in person for your first adult passport.

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Planning On Traveling to Mexico This Summer.
by: Anonymous

Question: I got my U.S passport when I was 14 in August 2017 in Mexico. I recently turned 18 last December & I was thinking of visiting my family this summer in Mexico and return around a week or two before my passport expires which is on the 29th of August.

Do I need to postpone my plans and get a new passport or can I still travel to Mexico, or could I perhaps even renew the passport in Mexico since that's where I got my U.S passport in the first place?

Answer: You may enter Mexico and get back to the United States without issue with your current passport. You may apply for your first adult passport after your trip.

New passport needed upon turning 18 or can use current one till it expires?
by: Anonymous

Question: My child turned 18 in 2021 and has a passport that expires in 2024. Can it be used until then or is a new one needed?

Answer: Your child may use his/her passport until it expires. There is no need to apply for a new passport.

Passport number
by: Anonymous

Question: Does passport number change from the child passport when first applying for an adult passport?

Answer: Yes. A new passport number is issued with each new passport.

passport renewal
by: Anonymous

Question: I have to renew my passport before my upcoming trip but before I send my application through the mail I just wanted to know if I still can if I got my passport when I was 15.

If I can't then what is the fastest procedure?

Answer: Passports issued when one was age 15 or younger cannot be sent in for a renewal. Double-check your passport's data page; if it was issued with only 5 years validity, you need to apply in person for your new adult passport.

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You need to apply in person at an acceptance facility. Please submit the following:

1. Form DS-11
2. Original evidence of U.S. citizenship (birth certificate if you are natural-born)
3. Photocopy of government-issued ID
4. One new passport photo
5. Payment for fees

You may pay for expedited service to get your passport in 5 to 7 weeks instead of the standard 8 to 11 weeks.

Do I need a birth certificate
by: Anonymous

Question: My son's passport expires 3 months before his 18th birthday. Will he need a birth certificate or can he renew with his current expiring passport?

Answer: Passports issued when one was age 15 and younger cannot be renewed. At 17, your son can now apply for an adult (10-year) passport but he will have to submit a new application in person. Please prepare the following requirements:

1. Form Form DS-11
2. Original or certified copy of his birth certificate
3. Photocopy of his government-issued ID
4. One new passport photo
5. Payment for fees
6. Signed statement from at least one parent stating consent/awareness of the passport application

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Passport inquiry
by: Anonymous

Question: I am 17 now, turning 18 on the 8th of February. My passport is expiring on the 7th of February so if I travel somewhere on the 6th of Feb and return after my passport expiry is that possible?

Answer: No, it is not possible. You need to return before your passport expires. Also, this close to expiration, your passport may not meet your destination's entry requirements.

Question 21
by: Anonymous

Question: I had a passport issued at around two years old, but have no idea what happened to it. How should I answer question 21? Thanks.

Answer: Please indicate that you have been issued a passport in the past and just write NA for the details.

Passport Still Valid?
by: Anonymous

Question: My daughter was issued a passport in 2017 (age 15). Her passport expires in December of 2022. She will fly to Canada this summer at age 20. Does she need to get a new passport before her trip?

Answer: There is no need to apply for a new passport before her trip. Even if it was issued she was still a minor, her passport is still valid for travel to Canada as an adult.

I was a minor when I got my passport
by: Anonymous

Question: My passport was issued in 2015. I was 15 now I’m 21 and my passport is expired should I renew it or apply for a new one.

Answer: Passports issued when one was age 15 and under cannot be renewed. You need to submit a new application in person at an acceptance facility. Most locations require an appointment.

Please prepare the following requirements:

1. Form DS-11
2. Evidence of U.S. citizenship (original or certified copy plus photocopy)
3. Proof of identity (present original, submit a photocopy)
4. One new passport photo
5. Payment for fees

Standard service currently takes 8 to 11 weeks while expedited service takes 5 to 7 weeks. If you have any travel plans, we strongly recommend not making any final arrangements until after you receive your new passport.

First passport and will be flying back and forth frequently for holidays
by: clueless joe

Question: Hello there. I am soon going to apply for university in another country and I'm 17 turning 18 in march 2022. This will be the first passport that I will ever acquire.

In order to apply to this university, I need a passport. I will be coming back and forth during the holidays and would like to know what passport I should apply for.

Should I apply for a frequent traveler passport or just a standard passport? And how long will this passport last before getting a new one, and will there be a fee for getting a new passport? Much appreciated in advance.

Answer: You may opt for the large 52-page passport. Just check the box at the top of Form DS-11. There is no additional fee for the large book and it will be valid for 10 years.

Once the passport expires, you may apply for the renewal which currently costs $110. Fees may change in the next 10 years.

Turning in minor passport to get new adult one?
by: Anonymous

Question: Hi, it is time to get a new passport as it is set to expire soon. I got my current one as a minor but I am now an adult. Will I have to turn in my current passport when I apply for my new one, or not?

I am applying for my new one as an adult. And assuming I get to keep my old one, can I use it while I am waiting for my new one to arrive (within the expiration date timeframe)? Thank you.

Answer: There will be no need to turn in your minor passport but you cannot use it for travel either. Once your application is received, your existing passport will be invalidated.

Child turning 18
by: Anonymous

Question: My child's passport expires in 2024 but she will turn 18 before we travel in 2022. Does she need a new passport?.

Answer: Your child may continue to use her passport until it expires. She does not need a new one even though she will be an adult by the time you travel.

Turning 18 while traveling
by: Anonymous

Question: My sons' passports were issued in 2019. They were ages 15 & 16 at the time. The youngest will turn 18 the day after we arrive in Mexico in October. Will they need new passports being 18 & 19?

Answer: No, they will not need new passports. They may continue to use their passports until expiration. When the passports expire, they will need to apply for their first adult passports.

US Citizen Parent
by: Anonymous

Question: My parent became a US citizen through Naturalization, I automatically became a citizen as well since I'm a minor but I still need to get my Certificate of Citizenship. Can I still get my passport through my US Citizen parent or do I have to wait until I get my Certificate of Citizenship?

Answer: You may use your U.S. citizen parent's Certificate of Naturalization as proof of your citizenship. Please contact the USCIS for more information about citizenship.

Renew or New Passport?
by: Anonymous

Question: Hi, my brother had his passport issued in 2014 when he was 11 and it expired in 2019 before he turned 16. He is going to Mexico in the summer and will be 17 years old but his passport is expired. Would he need to get a new passport or just renew the one he has even if it expired and was issued as a minor?

Answer: At 17, your brother should now apply for his first adult U.S. passport. This means he needs to go in person to an acceptance facility and submit his application.

The following are required:

1. Form DS-11
2. Evidence of U.S. citizenship (original or certified copy)
3. Proof of identity
4. One passport photo taken in the last 6 months
5. Payment for fees

One of your parents may accompany him when the application is submitted. One parent may also write and sign a letter of consent or imply consent by writing a check for the fees.

Filling in passport at 17 and turning 18
by: Anonymous

Question: My mom and I filled in my passport last year on November 15, 2020 when I was still 17. And it should've arrived 10-12 weeks later, but it's been 5 months now and I've checked the website and it says it's still in process. Does it have anything to do with me turning 18 years old? Or is it just taking time because of covid?

Answer: The delay is unusually long but it is unlikely because of your age. Did you present your own ID when you applied? Did your mom provide a signed consent or write the check for your fees? It is possible that there are missing documents and that passport services sent you mail with instructions on how to send additional requirements. Please double check your mail received in the last five months -- you may have missed the one from passport services.

You may also contact passport services at 1-877-487-2778 for more information.

Passport issued when she was a minor.
by: Anonymous

Question: My daughter received her passport when she was 14, she turned 18 November last year and her passport doesn't expire till next year. Can she still use her current passport to fly to Cabo?

Answer: Yes. Your daughter may use her passport until it expires or as long as it meets the validity requirements of her destination country.

Do I need to renew my passport
by: Anonymous

Question: I was 15 when I traveled to Mexico (2017) and I have turned 18 since then (19 now). If my passport does not expire till 2022, should I update my passport? I plan to revisit Mexico in a couple weeks.

Answer: There is no immediate need for a new passport even if the current one was issued when you were a minor. You may continue to use it as long it is valid and meets the requirements of your destination country/s. You may definitely use it for your upcoming trip to Mexico.

When it expires, you will need to submit the application for your first adult passport in person.

Passport for 18 year old
by: Anonymous

Question: I received my passport when I was still a kid. Now I am 18 years old and haven’t renewed my passport since then. Do I renew my passport or apply for a new one now?

Answer: You need to submit a new application in person at an acceptance facility.

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Please prepare and bring the following to your appointment:

1. Form DS-11
2. Evidence of U.S. citizenship plus photocopy
3. Proof of identity plus photocopy
4. One passport photo
5. Payment for fees

The application form must be signed in the presence of a passport agent. Do not sign it before your appointment.

Regular processing currently takes 10 to 12 weeks to complete. If you request and pay for expedited service, process will be down to 4 to 6 weeks.

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Passport issued as a minor
by: Anonymous

Question: Hi. I got my passport when I was 15 (2018) it doesn't expire until 2023 and I'm flying out this year (2021) to Florida. Can I still use it? I'm 19.

Answer: Yes, you may still use your passport both for domestic and international travel.

Renewing via mail vs. In person
by: TValencia

Question: Can I renew my son's passport via the mail although he was 15 and 8 months of age the last time he renewed? Now he is 20 years old.

Answer: Passports issued to minors cannot be renewed. Since your son is now an adult, he needs to go to a local acceptance facility to apply for his first adult U.S. passport.

Expired baby passport
by: Anonymous

Question: My daughter had a passport as a baby which obviously has expired. She is now 18. Does she have to turn in that old expired passport when she applies for a new one or can we keep it?

Answer: The old passport does not have to be submitted when your daughter applies for a new passport.

Passport expiration same year until 18
by: Anonymous

Question: My son is turning 18 on July 12 but his passport expires on July 19. What is the process?

Answer: Your son needs to apply in person for your first adult U.S passport. Please prepare the following requirements:

1. Form DS-11 (must be signed in front of a passport agent)
2. Evidence of U.S. citizenship plus photocopy
3. Proof of identity plus photocopy
4. One passport photo
5. Payment for fees

He needs to set an appointment at a local facility. Note that there a limited number of facilities open at this time.

Turning 18
by: Anonymous

Question: My son has a passport card (for minors) that expires in 2023, but he turns 18 in July 2020. Can he travel in and out of the USA with the passport card until it expires or does he need a new adult passport?

Answer: He may continue to use the passport card until it expires. However, he will need a valid passport book for air travel overseas.

Passport expired and I am studying abroad
by: Anonymous

Question: My passport expired a few days ago. I just turned 18 and I want to renew my passport (get a passport for adults). Although, I am currently studying abroad. I am looking forward to visiting my parents in the US very soon and I will not be able to do so with my expired passport. Is there a way to submit an online application to get my adult passport? What are my options if there is no such alternative?

Answer: You may apply for your first adult passport at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate located in the country you are currently in.

Child to Adult Passport
by: Nicole Presnall

Question: My son got his passport in 2015. It expires Oct 1st 2020. He just turned 20 in Dec 2019. He is still good to use this passport correct? He travels in Feb to Ireland for a week. Thanks for your help!

Answer: Yes, he can still use his current passport.

Passport Expired Now 18
by: Angela

Question: My daughter had a passport as a child and it has since expired. Does she need to renew now that she is 18, or does she need to apply for a new one?

Answer: Hello, Angela. Your daughter needs to submit a new application for her first adult passport.

Please help me
by: Anonymous

Question: I just turned 18 this August and I would like to look about my passport but I have no ID presently. I have to wait on the office but i would like to travel before. Is there any other way I can go about getting a passport without my ID?

Answer: You need to present some proof of identity to apply for your first adult U.S. passport. If you cannot present a primary ID, you may submit a combination of secondary proofs of identity with the rest of the new passport requirements.

Overseas
by: Alan

Question: I have not been in the US for around 13 years now and I'm turning 18 next year. Will I be still a citizen if I'm not back in the US after 18?

Answer: U.S. citizenship does not expire. You should still be a citizen even if you no longer reside in the country. However, there may be an issue with transmitting citizenship to your future children if you have no presence in the United States for a certain period of time. Please contact the USCIS to discuss this further.

Passport question
by: Anonymous

Question: I'm currently 17 and am getting a passport as I travel overseas next year in December after I turn 18 in September. Do I need an adult passport as soon as I turn 18?

Answer: At 17, you will already be issued an adult passport.

Do I need a new one?
by: Anonymous

Question: I got my first passport when I was 14. I'm 19 now and it expires in 2 months - can I renew it even though I was a minor when I got it or do I need to apply for a new one?

Answer: You need to submit a new passport application in person.

Is my passport still valid?
by: Anonymous

Question: I got my passport in 2014 and I was 15. I am now 20 it expires September 23. Can I still travel this August since it has not yet expired?

Answer: You may travel with your passport as long as it still meets the entry requirements of your destination.

Minor passport expired, can I still renew?
by: Shahin

Question: My son got a passport in 2014. He was 12. His passport just expired 4 months (March) ago and after it expired He turned 18 years (May) old. Can I still renew his passport?

Answer: Passports issued to minors cannot be renewed. Now that he is of legal age, he needs to apply for his first adult passport in person at a local acceptance facility.

Please prepare the following requirements:

1. Form DS-11 (must be signed in front of a passport agent)
2. Evidence of U.S. citizenship plus photocopy
3. Proof of identity plus photocopy
4. One passport photo
5. Payment for fees

You may find the closest passport office and schedule an appointment here: http://usps.com/scheduler

What can I do ?
by: Hoe

Question: I’m 17 year old and I will be traveling in June and coming back in the end of July 30 but my passport expires July 20. Would I have to make a new one to come back?

Answer: You need to apply for a new passport before your trip to ensure you do not have issues getting back in the United States.

Kids' passports
by: Lisa J

Question: My two boys have passports that do not expire until 2020 but they are now age 18 and 16. Do they need new ones? We are traveling to the Dominican at the end of June.

Answer: Your kids may use their passports until expiration.

Similar Question
by: Anonymous

Question: I got my passport a month before I turned 17 last spring, and I just turned 18, do I have to renew my passport?

Answer: There is no need. You may use your passport until it expires.

Related passport expire
by: Dinkey

Question: Hi I am 17 years old and after 5 months, I will be 18. My passport got renewed when I was 15 years old. Do I have to get my passport renewed when I turn 18? I have to travel in August.

Answer: There is no need. You may use your passport to travel as long as it is valid.

I'm 18 now and had my passport renewed at 16
by: Anonymous

Question: My passport was renewed when I was 16. Now I am 18 and have to travel. Should I renew it? My passport validity is for 5 years. I have a Ppakistani passport.

Answer: We are not familiar with the regulations on Pakistani passports as we specialize in U.S. passport issuance and U.S. citizen travel. Please contact the issuing office of Pakistani passports for assistance.

Passport re-issue
by: Anonymous

Answer: My daughter is turning 18 in September and we need to travel in June to Austria. Her passport expires on 9th Septemeber, can we apply for re issue now?

Answer: Yes, you can apply for your daughter's first adult passport now. She will still be issued a 10-year validity passport.

Teen turning 18 soon
by: Anonymous

Question: My son is turning 18 in November. I need to travel with him in July. If I renew his passport in June, what will the expiration date be for the new passport?

Answer: Passports issued to citizens age 16 and older are valid for 10 years.

Son is 18
by: Anonymous

Question: My son is 18. His passport expires in August of 2019. Is it still a valid passport?

Answer: Yes, it is valid. Your son may use his passport for travel as long as it still meets the entry requirements of his destination.

My son's passport expired
by: Anonymous

Question: My son's passport expired in November last year. He is now turning 18 years old. How do I get it renewed and how long will it take?

Answer: Passports issued to minors cannot be renewed. At 18, he now needs to apply for his new adult passport in person at an acceptance facility. The passport will then be valid for 10 years and can be renewed by mail when it expires.

Daughter turning 18 right before her trip
by: Anonymous

Question: My daughter is turning 18 in May. We did get her passport in April 2016. She is flying out to Mexico in June. Do we have to get her another passport. If we do, how do we do that. She is turning 18 in May and flying out in June.

Answer: Your daughter may continue to use her passport until it expires. Her becoming of legal age does not warrant a new passport.

Renewing passport at age of 18
by: Anonymous

Question: I have Indian passport. My passport is going to expire in June and I’m turning 18 in June, on the expiration date. I’m a PR of US but not a citizen. I only ave 2 months left until expiration. I have to go to India in June for urgent work. What is process of renewing my passport? And how much time will it take?

Answer: Please contact the Indian Embassy or Consulate regarding your Indian passport.

Passport issued at at 14
by: Anonymous

Question: I got a U.S. passport for my son when he was 14 years old. He is now 19 and it is time to renew but i am reading that if you apply for the first time over 16 there is an execution (acceptance) fee. Do I send a normal application or do i need to send this additional fee?

Answer: At 19, your son now needs to apply for a passport on his own in person. Since this will be his first adult passport, he needs to pay the $35 execution fee in addition to the $110 application fee. You may find a complete list of fees here.

Passport at 14
by: Anonymous

Question: I got a passport when I was 14. I am now 18, can I still use that passport or do I have to get a new one?

Answer: You may use your passport until it expires.

Minor Passport - turning 18
by: Anonymous

Question: My son renewed his passport at age 15. He will turn 18 this year and the passport is still valid until 2021. Is he required to renew for an adult passport to travel internationally this year?

Answer: There is no need. Your son may continue to use his passport until it expires.

Dont know if I had a passport as a minor
by: Lola

Question: Hi,

I don’t know if I had a passport as a minor and I would like to apply for a new passport as an adult. Do I need to fill out the lost form or renewal, or new form? Or what should I do?

Answer: Hi, Lola. You may proceed to applying for your new adult passport. Please prepare the following requirements:

1. Form DS-11 (must be signed in front of a passport agent)
2. Evidence of U.S. citizenship
3. Proof of identity plus photocopy
4. One passport photo
5. Payment for fees

Renew passport
by: Anonymous

Question: I’m just wondering. I’m getting my first adult passport as just turned 18 but I’m a bit worried of what questions I’m going to get asked.

Answer: There will be no interview when you apply for a passport. All the information required will be in Form DS-11.

15 and a half
by: Anonymous

Question: My daughter was issued a passport at 15 and a half and just turned 18. The passport date is still valid. Does she need a new passport because she is now an adult?

Answer: Your daughter may continue to use her current passport until it expires.

Got passport at 13, 18 now
by: Emma

Question: I got my passport in October of 2013 when I was 13 years old. I turned 18 recently and am wondering if I will need a new one in order to travel outside of the country before October.

Answer: If your passport is still valid and meets the requirement of the country you are traveling to, you may still use it for travel.

Otherwise, you need to apply for a new passport this time as an adult.

Parent's presence and lost passport
by: Suzanne

Question: My ex has the passports in a vault somewhere and I cannot see when my kid's passports expire.

1. My soon to be 16 yr old was issued a passport around 5 yrs old, she will be turning 16 in a month. She will be applying for a new passport. Will she need only her driver's license, 1 parent to sign for her, and only 1 parent present at passport agency? Do we do all of these at the main passport office or can we go to the local library that does passport services?

2. I never received my renewal passport. I applied for my renewal early last year and would like to know if it was ever mailed to my home? I put in an inquiry with passport agency online, but no record found. I then provided my email address. Is there any other way to see if it was ever complete or mailed?

3. My other kid, now 18 years old, was issued a passport at age 13 or 14 and need to know if that expires at age 18 or other age?

Answer: At 16, your daughter may apply with only one parent's presence or written consent if she already has her own government-issued ID to present with the rest of the application requirements.

2. Since it has been over the year, you will need to apply for a new passport. Please call 1-877-487-2778 for further advice on the manner.

3. Passports issued to minors are valid for 5 years. If the passport was issued at 13, it should be expiring this year. If it issued at 14, it should have a year or so validity left.

Passport renewal
by: Nutan

Question: My son was 13 years old when his passport was made and it expires when he turns 18 this year. What is the procedure to renew it.

Answer: The passport cannot be renewed. Your son needs to apply for a new passport as an adult. He needs submit the following in person at an acceptance facility:

1. Form DS-11 (must be signed in front of a passport agent)
2. Evidence of U.S. citizenship
3. Proof of identity plus photocopy
4. One passport photo
5. Payment for fees

I am a Minor
by: Arsh

Question: I am now 14 years old I am getting a tourist visa through my school to the USA. Can I transfer my visa to my new passport after my old passport expires?

Answer: Please contact the National Visa Center regarding your concern.

Passport renewal
by: Amol

Question: I was 15 when my passport was issued. It will expire on 15 Oct and I'm going abroad on the 14 of August. Can I to renew my passport before September?

Answer: Passports issued to minors cannot be renewed. You now need to apply for a new passport as an adult.

You can do this ASAP so you will get your new passport in time for your trip.

Passport expires Jan 2019
by: Anonymous

Question: I got my passport when I was 15 and it expires Jan 9, 2019. I am traveling out of the country August, 2018 and want to know if my passport will be good.

Answer: Hi! Yes, your passport is still good for travel.

18
by: Anonymous

Question: I have a passport from when I was a child and it just expired. I am now 18 and wanted to know if I need to renew my passport, or apply for a new one as an adult passport?

Answer: You need to apply for a new passport.

Doubt about re new passport
by: shashank shinde

Question: In 2016, I was 15 and I had issued for passport. But in 2019 I will turn 18. Is it necessary to apply a new passport?

Answer: It is not. You may continue to use your passport until it expires in 2021.

Passport Renewal
by: Anonymous

Question: So I turned 18 in October 2017, but my passport doesn't expire until June 2019. Do I have to renew my passport?

Answer: You may continue to use your passport until it expires. When it does, you need to apply for a new passport as an adult. Passports issued when one was a minor cannot be renewed.

Can my 17-year-old son travel with his current passport?
by: Deffiny

Question: My son is has a valid passport, but he will turn 18 in September. We are planning to go overseas this coming June and July. He will turn 18 in September. Does he need to renew it before traveling or can he renew it when he turns 18?

Answer: Your son may travel overseas with his current passport as long as it meets the entry requirements of your destination country.

When it expires, he need to apply for a new passport. He will then be issued a new 'adult' passport that will be valid for 10 years.

My son's citizenship
by: Raul

Question: My son has been a green card holder for more than 8 years. He's 17 years old. He's turning 18 on July 2018, but his green card will expire on Sep 2018. Can he apply for his citizenship before he turn 18 or he has to wait to be 18?

Answer: If you are a U.S. citizen, you son automatically acquired U.S. citizenship under the Child Citizenship Act of 2000.

Please contact the USCIS for further assistance.

Reapply or renew
by: Anonymous

Question: I have not renewed my passport since I was 6 years old. I was told that since I was underage, I have to reapply for a brand new passport rather then renew. Would I reapply starting from scratch or would I just have to renew?

Answer: You were informed correctly. Passports issued to minors age 15 and younger cannot be renewed. You need to apply for a new passport and submit the requirements in person at an acceptance facility.

By mail or in person?
by: Anonymous

Question: My passport was issued in 2004 when I was 14 and expired in 2009 when I was 19. Can I renew by mail or do I have to go in person?

Answer: You need to apply in person at a nearby acceptance facility in order to obtain a new passport.

Passport
by: Anonymous

Question: My daughter has just turned 18 and has a valid passport but it's a minor one valid for 5 years. Does she need to change this? We are traveling to Florida and it states 18-year- old citizens should hold a 10-year adult passport. Help.

Answer: Your daughter does not need to apply for a new 'adult' passport until her current one expires. Passports issued to minors serve the same purpose as adult passports as long as they are valid.

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Does a passport expire when a minor turns 18?

by Steph
(NJ)

Question: My sister received her passport at age 15. She is now 18 years old. Does she need to apply for a new passport since we are traveling out of the country this summer?

Answer: Passports issued to minors age 15 and younger are valid for five (5) years from the date of issuance. Since your sister's passport was issued when she was 15, it should be valid until she is 20. Passports do not expire when a person reaches age 18. Therefore, your sister does not need to obtain a new passport in order to travel out of the country this summer.

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Passport Expiration/Validity
by: Anonymous

Question: I was 17 when I got my passport in 2018, it does not expire until 2028. Is it still valid to use now?

Answer: Yes, you may use your passport until it expires.

Son turning 18
by: Anonymous

Question: Son's passport expires in June; he turns 18 in August. We are traveling in March. Do we renew or apply for a new passport (ds-11))? Can we go to a Post Office and submit everything via mail?

Answer: If it meets the validity requirement of the country you're traveling to, he may travel with his current passport. If it does not, he needs to apply in person at a local acceptance facility. Please prepare the following:

1. Form DS-11
2. Original evidence of U.S. citizenship
3. Photocopy of his government-issued ID
4. Signed statement from at least one parent stating awareness/consent for the application
5. One new passport photo
6. Payment for fees

One parent may also accompany him when the application is submitted. Consent may also be implied by writing a check for the fees.

Since you're traveling in March, he needs to apply ASAP and request expedited service. This service takes 5 to 7 weeks and will cost an extra $60.

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International Travel
by: Anonymous

Question: I got my passport when I was 15 in 2017, it will expire late in 2022. I am now 19 years old. I have an international trip planned for early 2022, can I use my passport for travel without my parents present? or will I need to get a new adult passport to travel internationally by myself?

Answer: You may travel with your current passport as an adult even when it was issued when you were a minor. No parental consent/presence necessary.

Under 18 Passport
by: Anonymous

Question: I'm applying for a passport for the first time. I'm 17 currently and I turn 18 next month. Do I wait until I turn 18 to get my passport or can I apply now? I'm also planning to on a trip after Christmas.

Answer: You can apply now and still be issued a 10-year passport. Standard service currently takes 8 to 11 weeks and expedited service takes 5 to 7 weeks. Processing times may change so plan accordingly. We recommend that you not make any final travel arrangements until after your passport arrives.

18 and need proof of citizenship
by: Anonymous

Question: My daughter turned 18 and is applying for a new passport. The last passport she got was when she was a minor (13 yrs). We turned in her green card for that passport.

We have proof of identification, but wondering if she can use her old passport as proof of citizenship. If not what can she use as proof if there is no birth certificate, naturalization, or citizenship certificate?

Answer: Assuming that your daughter acquired citizenship through a parent, she may present proof of derived citizenship. This can be a parent's naturalization certificate, U.S. passport, or citizenship certificate.

Please contact the USCIS or the NPIC at 1-877-487-2778 for more information.

Do I need to change my passport?
by: Anonymous

Question: I am 21 years old, and I got my passport when I was 16. Do I need to renew it if I am entering the U.S. again since 2016?

Answer: There's no need to renew your passport in order to re-enter the United States. If it was issued with full 10 years validity, it should still be valid for another 5 years.

Renewal of Passport
by: Anonymous

Question: I was 13 years old when I applied for my first passport. However, I am now 18 years old and my passport expired this year. Would I have to apply using the form DS-11?

Answer: Yes, you need to apply using DS-11 and submit it with the rest of the new passport requirements in person at an acceptance facility.

Renewal of Passport
by: Anonymous

Question: My son is turning 16 this Aug 2021, but his passport will expire in May 2021. Can he just renew it when he turns 16 so that he can get 10 years validity?

Answer: Yes, your son can wait until after his 16th birthday to apply for his first adult passport.

Got a passport at 16, now 25
by: Anonymous

Question: I got a passport when I was 16 years old. I am planning on going on a trip next summer when I will be 27. My passport will expire in 2022. Do I need to get a new passport now that I am over the age of 18?

Answer: You do not have to renew your passport as long as it meets the validity requirements of your destination. It does not matter that the passport was issued when you were still a minor.

Turned 50, passport expires in 2028.
by: Anonymous

Question: Hello,
I've turned 50 recently but my passport expires in 2028. Since I turned 50, do I need to apply for a new passport? Thank You!

Answer: Happy belated birthday! You do not need to apply for a new passport because you're already 50. You may continue to use your passport until it expires.

Passport
by: Anonymous

Question: I was 16 when I got my passport and expires May 2021. Would I still be able to use it to go to Bulgaria?

Answer: Yes, your passport meets the entry requirement for Bulgaria. It does not matter what age you were when the passport was issued.

Passport renewal
by: Phillip

Question: Hi, I just turned 18 last Dec 2019. I got my passport when I was 15 years old on June 2017 and it expires on June 2022. Can I still use my passport until the expiration date although I´m 18 now?

Answer: Yes, you may use your passport until it expires.

Can my child get an adult passport 2 years before current one expires?
by: Anonymous

Question: My child’s passport expires in March 2020 and she is 17. She is going to apply for a French study visa for study aboard June 2020 to July 2022. Per regulations, she needs to have a passport valid for 3 months after her study.

Can she apply for an adult one now, 2 years prior to the current's expiration? We have not started on the visa applications as I believe it needs a valid (3 months longer than her studies).

Answer: Yes, you daughter can now apply for a new adult passport.

renewal of passport
by: Anonymous

Question: My daughter is 17 and will turn 18 in October this year. We plan on going to the US in November. Her passport expires in June next year. Will she need a new passport to travel in November?

Answer: If your daughter's passport is not a U.S. passport, please contact the CBP regarding entry to the United States. If she has a U.S. passport, she should be able to travel with her current passport.

Can I apply for study visa when I am 17 years
by: Anonymous

Question: I am going to be 17 years old when I pass my 12 grade. Can I apply study visa for Canada at that time.

Answer: Please contact the Embassy of Canada regarding your concern.

Do we need to get adult passport?
by: Anonymous

Question: My daughters birthday is Sept 2001. Her passport was issued June 2017. It will expire June 2022. We are traveling March 2020 and will we need to get her an adult passport or is she good Until this passport expires?

Answer: She may use her cuurent passport until it expires.

Travelling for 18th birthday
by: Anonymous

Question: My passport will expire May 2023. I will turn 18 on Feb 12 and I planned a trip abroad from Feb 11-14. Do I need to renew my passport?

Answer: It's not necessary. You may continue to use your current passport as long as it meets the entry requirements of your destination country.

5 year passport issued at 15 years old
by: Anonymous

Question: My son was issued a five-year passport when he was 15. He has just turned 18, does he need to apply for a new passport? The current passport expires April 2021.

Answer: Your son may continue to use his current passport until it expires.

Passport
by: Anonymous

Question: My daughter is turning 16 on the first of July this year and we are traveling the second week of July. When do I apply for the adult passport without having to pay for the expedited fees?

Answer: You will need to expedite if you want an adult passport for your child.

Do I need to get my passport renewed?
by: Anonymous

Question: I am going to be 18 years old in July. I have my Indian passport which claims it will be expired on the day before my birthday, do i need to get it renewed now?

Answer: Please contact the agency that issues Indian passports regarding your concern.

Passport renewal at the age 15
by: Thot

Question: My son's passport is expiring in March. He will turn 16 yrs in April. If we apply to renew the passport before April will they provide passport validity for 5 years or 10 years?

Thank you!

Answer: If you apply for your son's new passport at 15, he will be issued a passport valid for 5 years. If he applies at 16/a>, he will be issued an adult passport valid for 10 years.

Passport
by: Rachel

Question: Hi. My son is 17. I renewed his passport last year. Can he sign his passport on his own. Or can he sign when he turns 18?

Answer: He may sign his passport if he is able to.

Minor or adult
by: Syed Mohammad Razi

Question: I am 17 years 8 months old. Should I apply for a passport as a minor or an adult?

Answer: You may apply for an adult passport. At 17, you can apply for your passport without parental presence if you already have your own government-issued ID. You will then only need a signed statement of consent from at least one parent plus a photocopy of that parent's ID. These must be submitted with the rest of the application requirements.

If you wait another 4 months to turn 18 and apply, there will be no need for signed consent and parent's ID.

Adult passport
by: Anonymous

Question: I got my passport when I was 15. I am now 21. It is expired. I know I have to apply for an adult passport, but can I use my expired passport for the identification part of the needed documentation?

Answer: Unfortunately, a passport issued when one was a minor cannot be used as proof of identity for a new passport application.

Passport
by: Anonymous

Question: Daughter got her passport at age 12. Passport doesn’t expire till December 2019. She will be 17 at the time of travel to London in March 2019 before her passport expires. Does she need to apply for an adult passport before traveling?

Answer: There is no need. Your daughter may continue to use her current passport until it expires.

I'm 18, in Canada. How should I renew my U.S passport?
by: Anonymous

Question: I was born in July 16 2000, my date of issue was at June 22, 2010 and my date of expiration is June 21, 2015 and I need to renew. Can I renew my passport online (DS-82) or go in person (Form DS-11)?

Answer: Passports issued when one was a minor cannot be renewed. You need to apply for a new 'adult' passport in person at the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa or any of the U.S. Consulates located all over Canada. Please use Form DS-11.

Turning 18
by: DnV

Question: I am at age of 17 years 3 months. If I apply for passport this year, do I need to renew it when I turn 18?

Answer: No, you do not. Your passport will be valid until 2028. Passports issued to citizens age 16 and older are valid for 10 years.

Passport apply complications
by: Gurmukh singh

Question: I[m going to be 18 next day, if i apply for a passport, will it will be a minor's passport and for how long will it be valid?

Answer: Citizens age 16 and over are issued adult passports that will be valid for 10 years.

Some what frustrated... But OK.
by: Anonymous

I wish I knew about the age thing. I would have waited 2 more months to renew his passport, he was turning 16. It would have been an adult passport that would last 10 years. Now it is due in 2020. We are 4, Hispanics, it is not just a privilege, it is a must. But at least we have them, praise the Lord.

Passport Renewal for 18-year-old
by: Anonymous

Question: I got my very first passport in 2009 & I am now 18. To go get my renewal, would I still need my parents? What form & documents would I need?

Answer: Passports issued when one was a minor cannot be renewed. You need to apply in person for a new passport at an acceptance facility. Since you are already of legal age, you no longer need to be accompanied by your parents.

Please prepare the following requirements:

1. Form DS-11
2. Evidence of U.S. citizenship
3. Proof of identity plus photocopy
4. One new passport photo
5. Payment for fees

You find the closest post office location and schedule an appointment here.

Passport Expired years ago, renew or new.
by: Anonymous

Question: Hi, I received my first passport at the age of 17, it was good for 10 yrs. It expired 8 yrs ago. Do I need to renew or get a whole new one?

Answer: You need to apply for a new passport since the last one has been expired for more than 5 years.

Question
by: Anonymous

Question: My passport was issued in June 2013 and that is going to expire in 2018. I am 17 and I will turn to 18 in November. Could I get an adult passport?

Answer: Yes, you can. New passports issued to citizens age 16 and older are "adult" passports valid for 10 years.

OLD TO NEW
by: John H

Question: Hello, I was interested in knowing what I should bring with me to send in when I apply for my new passport? I have one that was issued to me as a minor & expired in 2017 & was wondering if need be to bring that & any other forms of identification, copies, etc.

Answer: Hi John. There will be no need to bring your old minor passport. Please prepare the following requirements:

1. Form DS-11 (complete but do not sign yet)
2. Evidence of U.S. citizenship
3. Proof of identity plus photocopy
4. One passport photo
5. Payment for fees

You can find a nearby post office facility and schedule an appointment here.

Passport Processing Times
by: Stephanie

Question: My 17 year old daughter's passport was applied for at the post office the day before mine was (I was with her, but had to go back the next day to do mine because they were closing). When I go online to check the status, hers says that it's still processing, but mine says it's in the final stages. Should I be concerned that something is wrong with her application? Should I have heard something from them by now if they needed something done differently? It's been about two weeks since we applied. Thanks.

Answer: Routine service takes 6 to 8 weeks while expedited service takes 2 to 3 weeks. The application should be processed within this time frame.

If there was something amiss in the application, Passport Services would already have reached out to you in writing.

Renew
by: Lora

Question: Was 21 when I got a passport. Now I’m 50. Can I️ renew it?

Answer: You need to apply for a new passport as if for the first time. Please prepare the following requirements:

1. Form DS-11 (completed but unsigned)
2. Evidence of U.S. citizenship
3. Proof of identity and photocopy of ID
4. One passport photo
5. Payment for fees

You need to apply in person at an acceptance facility where an agent will adjudicate the form and witness your signature. You can locate a facility and schedule an appointment here.

Expired passport
by: Anonymous

Question: Hi my daughter is 18 years old now and acquired her passport when she was 3 years old at the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines. Then when it expired was renewed at age 10, also issued by the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines.

What are the things that should be done first before she can apply for a new passport with legal age since she is in USA now? Does she have to get it from the Philippines? Or can she get it here in the U.S?

If so, what are the documents needed? And does she have to be accompanied by her both parents at the facility?

And what is the first thing to do? I read somewhere here that a naturalization certificate is needed if applying at legal age.

Also, she acquired her citizenship through his father who is an American citizen but we divorced.

Thank you so much. We need advice please.

Answer: Your daughter's citizenship is already established since she has been issued a U.S. passport in the past. She can just present the same evidence of U.S. citizenship that you submitted at the U.S. Embassy in Manila when you applied for her first and second passports.

The other requirements for a new passport include the following:

1. Form DS-11 (completed but unsigned)
2. proof of identity and photocopy of same ID
3. One passport photo
4. Payment for fees

Since she is already of legal age, she no longer needs the presence of a parent when she applies. She needs to apply in person at an acceptance facility. She can locate one and set an appointment here.

Renewal of passport
by: Anonymous

Question: I was 11 when I got my passport in 2012, I am now 16 and i'm planning a trip for next year 2018 .. how do I renew it and does my parent have to be present at time of renewal?

Answer: Passports issued to minors cannot be renewed. You need to apply in person for a new passport. At 16, you may apply without a parent present as long as you have your own government-issued ID like a driver's license. You also need to present a signed statement of awareness and consent from at least one parent accompanied with a photocopy of that parent's ID.

If you do not have an ID yet, you need to apply for a passport the same way citizens obtain a child's passport.

When does my son need to renew his passport?
by: Anonymous

Question: My son just turned 18. He applied a passport when he was 16 in 2016 and it won't expire till 2026. When does he needs to renew his passport? Thanks.

Answer: Your son can renew your passport his passport anytime but he does not need to until it expires.

Son turned 16, is a new passport needed?
by: Anonymous

Question: My son got his passport in 2015. he turned 16 but his passport does not expire until Nov 2020. Does he need a new passport since he turned 16 or can he travel on the current passport he has?

Answer: Your son may travel with his current passport until it expires. Once it expires in 2020, he can apply for a new "adult" passport which will then be valid for 10 years.

Applying for a passport
by: Anonymous

Question: I turned 18 last June, and I'm applying for a passport. I was scheduled on October. What ID's can I present? Is it okay to present 2 school ID's?

Answer: Ideally, you need to present primary proof of identity like an in-state driver's license. If you do not have this, you may submit secondary IDs. This can be your student ID plus one of the following:

-State-issued non-driver ID
-Out-of-state driver's license
-Social Security card
-Learner's or temporary driver's permit
-Voter registration card
-Employee ID
-Selective Service (draft) card
-Medicare or other health card
-Expired driver's license
-Membership card in a local social organization or club
-Rental contracts
-Mortgage documents
-Auto registrations
-Traffic tickets & violations

This list is not exhaustive. Please call customer service at 1-877-487-2778 for more information.

Renewing from child to adult passport
by: Anonymous

Question: My daughter is 19 and was issued her passport when 14. It is due to expire soon. Can we renew her passport before it expires or does she have to apply from scratch?

Answer: Passports issued to minors cannot be renewed. Your daughter needs to apply for a new 'adult' passport in person at an acceptance facility. She needs to submit the following:

1. Form DS-11 (completed but unsigned)
2. Evidence of U.S. citizenship
3. Proof of identity
4. Photocopy of ID
5. One passport photo
6. Payment for fees

Traveler over 18 with a minor's passport
by: Anonymous

Question: My daughter is 18 but the passport she got as a minor doesn't expire for a year. If she travels on her current minor passport, does she need a notarized letter from me to travel alone or with grandparents?

Answer: No, she does not.

renewal of expired passport issued to minor
by: Anonymous

Question: I have two sons who were issued passports in 2010 when they were 12 & 16 years old. The passports expired June 2015. My sons are now 18 & 22 years old. Are they eligible for renewal or must they apply as first-time applicants?

Answer: Your sons must apply in person for new passports as if for the first time. You can access a complete list of requirements here.

Passport
by: Anonymous

Question: My son has a child's passport and he is going on a holiday in the summer and he will be 18. Does he need to get an adult passport as his child's passport does not expires until 2019.

Answer: Your son's passport is valid until the date of expiration. He does not need to apply for a new passport until 2019.

Renew passport
by: Anonymous

Question: My son is 13 and my daugther is now 18. Their passports are expired. Do I need to renew them or fill out new passport applications?

Answer: Your son must apply in person with both parents. If only one parent accompanies him, the applying parent must submit notarized consent from the non-applying parent or evidence of sole legal custody.

For a list of requirements, visit minor passport requirements.

Your daughter must appear in person to apply for a new passport at an application acceptance facility. She does not need to be accompanied by parents.

For a list of requirements, visit new passport for adults.

Minor's signature
by: Anonymous

Question: A minor's passport has a parent signature. The child is now 18 and her passport is not considered as an acceptable signature. How does she get her signature on the passport?

Answer: Just sign underneath it.

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