The DS-82 is the U.S. Department of State application for renewing a current or recently expired U.S. passport book and/or card by mail. It is meant for passport holders who can answer "Yes" to every eligibility statement in Section A of the form, such as having been 16 or older and having been issued the passport less than 15 years ago. On FillingPDF you can fill out the DS-82 online and download or print the completed PDF; the State Department publishes the original form and instructions at eforms.state.gov, and the application is sent to the agency by mail.
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What is DS-82?
The U.S. Passport Renewal Application for Eligible Individuals (Form DS-82) is the U.S. Department of State form that U.S. passport holders use to renew a current or recently expired U.S. passport book and/or card by mail.
A passport is a travel document that attests to identity and is issued to U.S. citizens and non-citizen U.S. nationals. The DS-82 lets an eligible holder renew without applying in person: you complete and sign the form, attach one color photograph, your previously issued passport and any supporting documents, and mail the package. The Department then returns your original supporting documents with the new passport.
The form is printed on two application pages, preceded by four pages of instructions. Application Page 1 holds your personal data, the photo template and the signature block; Application Page 2 follows it. The form carries OMB Control No. 1405-0020, with an estimated burden of 40 minutes.
The DS-82 is not for everyone. If you cannot answer "Yes" to all the Section A statements, the form says to stop and notes that you may be eligible to apply on form DS-11 or DS-5504 depending on your circumstances. A lost, stolen or damaged passport that cannot be submitted requires form DS-11, Application for a U.S. Passport. Each newly issued passport book or card has a different number than the previous one.
Who needs to file DS-82?
You may use the DS-82 if you hold a U.S. passport book and/or card and can answer "Yes" to all of these statements in Section A:
- You can submit your most recent U.S. passport book and/or card with the application.
- You were at least 16 years old when it was issued.
- It was issued less than 15 years ago.
- It has not been mutilated, damaged, or reported lost or stolen.
- It was not limited to less than the normal ten-year validity because of damage or mutilation, multiple thefts or losses, or non-compliance with 22 C.F.R. 51.41.
- Your name has not changed since it was issued, or it changed by marriage or court order and you can submit certified documentation of the change.
If you answer "No" to any statement, you cannot use this form; you may be eligible for DS-11 or DS-5504. A U.S. citizen or non-citizen national may not normally hold more than one valid or potentially valid passport book or card, so if you cannot present your valid or potentially valid passport, you must apply on DS-11.
Applicants for no-fee regular, service, official or diplomatic passports may use the form if they meet all provisions, but must first consult their sponsoring agency about routing. Applicants living outside the United States and Canada follow their embassy or consulate's procedures.
When to file DS-82
Use the DS-82 when your U.S. passport is current or recently expired and you are ready to renew it. The form requires that your most recent passport was issued less than 15 years ago, at age 16 or older, so a passport issued 15 years ago or more is outside the form's scope. The form prints no separate filing deadline and no processing time. For current processing times, including expedited service, the instructions refer you to travel.state.gov. Expedited service is available for an additional fee and only for passports mailed in the United States and Canada. You can follow the status of your application online at Passportstatus.state.gov after mailing it.
Documents you need
- Your most recently issued U.S. passport book and/or card, issued at age 16 or older, in your current name and within the past 15 years. Submit any valid passport product you have.
- One color photograph, 2x2 inches, taken less than six months ago, printed on matte or glossy photo-quality paper with a plain white or off-white background, stapled to the form.
- Proof of name change if your current name differs from your passport: a certified marriage certificate, divorce decree or original court order. Originals are returned by mail.
- A check or money order for the passport fees; do not send cash.
- If you have no Social Security number: a signed and dated statement with the exact perjury declaration the instructions give, and zeros entered in the SSN field.
- A signed statement that a head covering is recognized, traditional religious attire worn continuously in public, or a signed doctor's statement of its daily medical use, if you wear one in the photo.
- A signed doctor's statement explaining why you cannot remove glasses or other eyewear, if you wear them in the photo.
- A supplementary explanatory statement under oath or affirmation, if any of the "Acts or Conditions" listed on the form applies to you.
- A separate sheet listing additional names, if you need more space than items A and B in item 9.
How to fill out DS-82
Confirm you can use this form
In Section A, answer the statements about your passport. You must be able to answer "Yes" to all of them; if any answer is "No", stop and consider DS-11 or DS-5504.
Enter your name for the passport
Item 1 (Last, First, Middle): enter the name to appear in the passport, consistent with your previous passport. If it differs because of marriage or a legal name change, attach proof.
Enter date and place of birth
Item 2: write your date of birth as MM/DD/YYYY. Item 4: enter the city and state if born in the U.S., or the city and country as presently known.
Select your sex marker
Item 3: select "M" or "F", the option that corresponds with your biological sex at birth.
Provide your Social Security number
Item 5: enter your SSN if you have been issued one. If you have none, enter zeros and attach the signed, dated statement the instructions specify; if you live abroad, also give the foreign country where you reside.
Add email and phone contact
Item 6 (Email) and item 7 (Primary Contact Phone Number): by providing them you approve email and text/SMS messages about your passport status and travel information.
Enter your mailing address
Item 8, line 1: Street/RFD #, P.O. Box or URB. Line 2: if you do not live at that address, enter the name of the person who does and mark it "In Care Of".
List other names you have used
Item 9: enter prior legal names, including maiden names and previous married names, one in item A and one in item B. If only your last name changed, enter just the last name; attach a separate sheet if you need more space.
Attach the photo and sign
Staple one 2x2 inch color photograph to the template on Application Page 1, using the photo requirements in Section D. Then sign and date in the signature block below Section 11; the declaration is made under penalty of perjury.
Complete Application Page 2
Fill in the contact details, relationship to applicant, and the departure date, return date and countries to be visited fields, using MM/DD/YYYY for dates.
Review, download and assemble
Check every item against the "STOP! Please be sure to" list on Page 2, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF on two separate pages. Assemble it with your passport, photo, supporting documents and fee payment, and submit it as described under How to submit.
How to submit DS-82
The DS-82 is submitted by mail; the Department recommends a trackable mailing service. Print Application Page 1 and Application Page 2 on separate pieces of paper and mail both with your attachments. You do not need to send the instruction pages.
- Routine service, if you live in CA, FL, IL, MN, NY or TX: National Passport Processing Center, PO Box 640155, Irving, TX 75064-0155.
- Routine service, if you live in any other state or Canada: National Passport Processing Center, PO Box 90155, Philadelphia, PA 19190-0155.
- Expedited service (additional fee, from any state or Canada): National Passport Processing Center, PO Box 90955, Philadelphia, PA 19190-0955. Write "Expedite" on the outer envelope.
Include a check or money order for the fees; do not send cash. Passport fees are non-refundable, and there is no execution fee to use this form. The amounts and payment methods are at travel.state.gov/passportfees. Applicants outside the United States pay as their embassy or consulate directs.
U.S. citizens residing outside the United States and Canada cannot use the domestic addresses above and must follow their U.S. embassy or consulate's procedures. For questions, call the National Passport Information Center (NPIC) at 1-877-487-2778 (TDD/TTY: 1-888-874-7793) or write to [email protected]. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Correcting or whiting out an error on the form. The instructions say to complete a new form, printed legibly in black ink only.
- Printing both application pages on one sheet. Print Application Page 1 and Application Page 2 on separate pages.
- Using the DS-82 when your passport was lost, stolen, damaged or issued 15 or more years ago, or when you were under 16 at issue. These cases require DS-11 or DS-5504.
- Leaving out the signature and date on Application Page 1, which the form says you must provide.
- Entering an SSN incorrectly or leaving it blank. If you have none, enter zeros and attach the signed statement; failure to provide it may delay or lead to denial of your application.
- Sending cash for fees. The instructions say not to send cash; include a check or money order.
- Submitting a photo that is older than six months, shows eyeglasses or a head covering without the required signed statement, or is stapled improperly. Use 4 staples vertically in the corners without bending the photo.
- Mailing the application from outside the United States and Canada to the domestic National Passport Processing Center addresses.
- Omitting proof of name change when your name differs from your previous passport. Without it you must apply on DS-11.
- Forgetting to write "Expedite" on the outer envelope when requesting expedited service.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DS-82 form used for?
The DS-82 is the U.S. Department of State's application for renewing a current or recently expired U.S. passport book and/or card by mail. It is limited to holders who meet every eligibility statement in Section A of the form.
Who is eligible to renew with form DS-82?
You are eligible if you can submit your most recent passport, were at least 16 when it was issued, it was issued less than 15 years ago, and it is undamaged and not reported lost or stolen. Your name must be unchanged, or changed by marriage or court order with certified documents.
What if I cannot use the DS-82?
If you answer "No" to any Section A statement, stop. The form says you may be eligible to apply on form DS-11 or DS-5504 depending on your circumstances. A lost, stolen or damaged passport you cannot present requires DS-11, Application for a U.S. Passport.
Where do I mail the DS-82?
Routine service goes to PO Box 640155, Irving, TX 75064-0155 if you live in CA, FL, IL, MN, NY or TX, and to PO Box 90155, Philadelphia, PA 19190-0155 otherwise. Expedited service goes to PO Box 90955, Philadelphia, PA 19190-0955.
Can I fill out the DS-82 online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not submit the application; you mail it to the Department of State with your passport, photo and fee payment.
Is there a fee to renew with the DS-82?
Yes, passport fees apply, are non-refundable, and are paid by check or money order, not cash. There is no execution fee to use this form. Current amounts are at travel.state.gov/passportfees; expedited service and 1-2 day delivery cost extra.
Do I have to send my old passport with the DS-82?
Yes. You must submit your most recent U.S. passport book and/or card with the application, and any valid passport product you have. Your new passport will have a different number, and your original supporting documents are returned to you.
How can I check the status of my passport renewal?
Track your application online at Passportstatus.state.gov. You can also call the National Passport Information Center (NPIC) at 1-877-487-2778 or email [email protected]. Processing times are posted on travel.state.gov.
Can I use the DS-82 from outside the United States?
Not by mailing it to the domestic addresses if you live outside the United States and Canada. Each U.S. embassy and consulate has its own procedures, so check your embassy or consulate's webpage through travel.state.gov.
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