Form DS-82: Application For Passport Renewal for Eligible Individuals

Form DS-82 is the application form required to apply for routine or expedited passport renewal by mail or for urgent service at a regional agency. The form can be downloaded below.

How to Download Form DS-82

Follow the instructions below to download the passport application form DS-82:

1. Right click on this DS-82 link.
2. Select "Save Target As..."
3. Choose the folder where you want to save the form.
4. Click on "Save"

This passport application form in PDF format is editable so you can open the document on your computer and type the information to fill it out.

If you prefer to print the blank PDF and complete it by hand, Form DS-82 can be printed in black and white. It must be printed single-sided on 8.5 x 11 inch letter-size paper in portrait orientation, with the application filling the entire page.

When filling it out, be sure to use black ink and write legibly or it could result in delays or printing errors that would require you apply for a correction.

Passport Renewal Application Form DS-82.

Alternatively, you can complete the application for a U.S. passport renewal online using the State Department's Form Filler. If you use the Form Filler, do not add information or make corrections by hand after printing. Only handwrite your original signature and date. If you discover an error, correct it electronically and print a new copy.

Some applicants have reported connection problems or errors when trying to enter data online. If you have difficulty completing the online passport renewal form, download Form DS-82 and complete it offline.

How to fill out DS-82 passport renewal form?

The first page requests mostly personal information. Before the first question, there is a section at the top for the applicant to check whether the application is for a passport card, book or both. If a passport book is being requested, the applicant can choose between a regular book and a large book. The only difference is the number of visa pages in each.

The box in the top right corner is for official use only. The applicant should not write in this space.

The personal information requested on the form includes:

• full name
• date of birth
• sex
• place of birth
• social security number
• email address
• primary contact phone number
• mailing address

The State Department recommends providing both a phone number and email address so it can contact you more quickly if there is an issue with your application.

This is followed by Question 9 which asks you to list all previous names used that are different from the name given in Question 1. This can include but is not limited to birth name, maiden name, marriage, legal name change.

There is a place on the form to attach your passport photo. Question 10 provides space to input information about your most recent passport book and/or passport card.

Question 11 is the last item on the first page. It is a space to input passport name change information if it applies to you. It is possible to apply for a passport renewal with a name change. The place and date of the name change can be found on the legal name change document.

Right below Question 11 is a place for you to sign and date the application form. It is not uncommon for applicants to mail in the form without signing it which causes long delays in the process.

The second page of Form DS-82 has spaces for additional information about the applicant, including:

• height
• hair color
• eye color
• occupation
• employer or school
• additional contact phone number(s)
• additional permanent address(es)
• an emergency contact

There is also a space provided for you to describe your current travel plans. If you do not have any immediate travel plans, you can leave the spaces blank.

It is very important that you follow the instructions carefully. Any errors or illegible writing can lead to delays in processing time and complicate your travel plans. It is always a good idea to check everything two or three times before mailing in the completed passport renewal form.

How long to fill out Form DS-82?

The form gives 40 minutes as the estimated time required to complete the application. By following the information on this page as a guide, you should be able finish much faster.

Form DS-82 Mailing Instructions

Once the form is completed, signed and photo attached, it should be placed in an envelope with previously-issued passport and payment for fees and addressed to the appropriate address as provided in the form instructions.

How long does it take to process the renewal application?

Current passport renewals are taking 4 to 6 weeks to process. These times are subject to change depending upon demand and the U.S. Department of State.

Expedited passport renewals by mail are currently taking 2 to 3 weeks to process. This does not include mailing time. If you request expedited service, we recommend you also request rush delivery of the new passport.

Applicants who need to get get a passport renewed urgently, should arrange to visit a regional US passport agency or, in the event the agency has no opening prior to your depature date, employ the services of registered courier. Many are listed in our directory to help you find the best passport expediting service for your needs.

Last reviewed: August 28, 2026.