Form DS-82 (2024)

This form is used by U.S. passport holders to renew their current or recently expired U.S. passport book and/or card.

You are eligible to use this form if you can answer “Yes” to ALL statements below about your passport

• I can submit my most recent U.S. passport book and/or card with this application
• I was at least 16 years old when my most recent U.S. passport book and/or card was issued
• I was issued my most recent U.S passport book and/or card less than 15 years ago.
• The U.S. passport book and/or card that I am renewing has not been mutilated, damaged, or reported lost or stolen
• My U.S. passport was not limited to less than the normal ten-year validity period due to passport damage/mutilation, multiple passport thefts/losses, or non-compliance with 22 C.F.R. 51.41.
• My name has not changed since my most recent U.S. passport book and/or card was issued OR My name has changed by marriage or court order, and I can submit proper certified documentation to reflect my name change

If you answered NO to any of the statements above, you can not use this form. You may be eligible to apply on form DS-11 or DS-5504 depending on your circumstances. Visit travel.state.gov for more information.

Steps to renew a U.S. Passport

1. Complete and sign this form.
2. Attach one color photograph 2x2 inches in size, your previously issued U.S. passport, and supporting documents
3. Mail your application and attachments
4. Track application status online at Passportstatus.state.gov
5. Receive new passport and original supporting documents