As a responsible passport owner, you need to make sure that you know the necessary steps for renewing US passports. Familiarizing yourself with the procedure and requirements for renewing US passports can provide you with several benefits like saving time, money, and effort. Furthermore, having the right information can help you can avoid problems that can delay your travel plans.
Renewing US passports can be done when the passports are expired or nearing their expiration date. Still, it is highly recommended that you renew your passport as soon as possible, even a couple of months prior to its expiration date. This ensures that you can get your new passport immediately and that it won't expire during your trip. Remember that the passport is your proof of identity and citizenship in other countries and it also serves as your gate pass for entering and exiting the United States.
Renew by mail
Renewing US passports is easier and more convenient when done by mail. All you need is the DS-82 application form. This can be obtained from the internet or you can get it from a passport service agency. A US citizen living in Canada still needs to obtain this form if he wants to renew their passport. Complete this form and be sure to sign it.
What you need when renewing by mail
Once you have the application form, make sure that your passport is still intact and passport. Other requirements you need to fulfill include the following:
? Your passport has been with you in the last 15 years
? Your passport has been issued when you were at least 16 years old.
? Your name has not changed at all. It is still the same as the first time that your initial passport was issued. However, if you don't have the same name anymore due to marriage or legal name changes, you need to provide original certified legal documents as proof of your name change (i.e. a marriage certificate if you got married).
Attachments
Along with the application form and the documentations that serve as proofs of your identity, you also need to include your expired or nearly expired passport. Make sure that you also enclose 2 recent passport photographs that are identical. A fee of $75 should also be enclosed for the US Department of State. If you need to get your passport as soon as possible, you can also request for an expediting service to ensure that you can get your passport in time for your scheduled trip.
Services
Make renewing US passports a faster and more convenient process with the expediting services of the US Passport Express. With our help, you can get your new American passport in a few days. All you need to do is to provide us with an application form that has been signed by you, an authorization letter, a copy of your travel itinerary from the travel agency or a copy of your airline tickets, 2 passport photos, and your old passport. Simply mail everything to us along with the fees and we'll handle the rest. Aside from passport renewals, we can also take care of your visa application and your application for a first-time passport.
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