DS-82 Passport Renewal Form: How to Fill It Out (Examples & Tips)

Existing US passport holders (aged 25 and over; previous passport issued between 2007 and 2013 ) can now do their entire passport renewal online–provided they meet a few other conditions.

However, most renewals are still done by printing DS-82 passport form, filling it out, and mailing everything (including the supporting documents) using the United States Postal Service (USPS).

In this guide, we’ll explain who can use this form for a renewal and provide a filled out DS-82 form example.

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Passport renewal DS-82 form–eligibility

What’s a DS-82 form? It’s a form used for US passport renewals. However, not every US citizen can use this form to apply for a new passport.

To be eligible to do a passport renewal using form DS-82 rather than a new passport application, the applicant must have:

• their previous undamaged (beyond regular wear and tear) US passport in their possession.
• Received their previous passport at age 16 (sixteen) or older and within the last 15 (fifteen) years.
• A passport issued in their current name or be in possession of documents proving a legal name change (e.g., marriage certificate).

Failure to meet even one of the above criteria will require the applicant to submit a new passport application (form DS-11) rather than a passport renewal application form.

Passport form DS-82–downloading the form

US citizens have two options for downloading and filling out the digital passport form. They can:

1. Use the Department of State’s online DS-82 form filler to fill out and print the form for a renewal of a passport online. OR
2. Download a printable DS-82 form in PDF format, print it out, and manually complete DS-82 using black ink.

Both options require the individual to print out the form and can only be used for submission in person at a US passport acceptance facility or via USPS. Be sure to print the form single-sided; forms printed in double-sided format are not accepted.

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How to fill out passport renewal form DS-82

With the form in hand or on your computer screen, we’re ready to start filling out the passport renewal form (online or using black ink only). 

The first 4 (four) pages have detailed instructions on correctly filling out each section in the final 2 (two) pages of the 6-page form. It is worth reading through these instructions as a way of “double-checking your work” prior to submission. 

Let’s get started.

As stated at the top of the form, applicants can use DS-82 to renew a US passport book and/or US passport card.

To fill out the form, begin with question 1. Name, and work your way through to question 20. Travel Plans. Be sure to pay attention to the examples in italics next to each question. For example, any dates on the form, such as 2. Date of Birth, 11. Name Change Information, and 20. Travel Plans require the answer to be written in numerical month/day/year format as indicated by the (mm/dd/yyyy) prompt next to each question.

Here’s a US passport renewal form example.

Make sure to sign and date the bottom of the page (where indicated) in black ink only.

Similarly, if an applicant has no impending travel plans, the italic prompt at the side of question 20. Travel Plans indicates the respondent should write “none,” as displayed in the example below:

Important! Unlike form DS-11, which needs to be signed and dated in the presence of a passport acceptance officer, renewal of expired passport form DS-82 must be signed prior to mailing.

DS-82 passport renewal form requirements

Before mailing in your US passport renewal application, be sure to secure all of the required supporting documents. These include

• Your expired or soon-to-expire US passport book/card (or both).
• 1 (one) standard 2×2” US passport photo that meets all Department of State regulations. 
• Name-change document such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree, or similar document issued by a US court of law (if applicable).
• A check or money order made out to “US Department of State” that covers the desired document and processing fees*:
  • $130 for a US passport book;
  • $30 for a US passport card;
  • $160 for a US passport book and card;
  • additional $60 expedited service fee (if applicable).

*All fees are valid as of 12/31/2022

Submitting passport renewal application form DS-82

Congratulations! You’re now ready to mail your passport renewal application to the appropriate National Passport Processing Center. Where to mail passport form DS-82 (and all supporting documents) depends on your state of residence and/or urgency of the renewal (expedited service vs. routine):

• Residents of California, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, New York or Texas wishing to renew their US passports using routine service should mail their application packages to:

National Passport Processing Center
Post Office Box 640155
Irving, TX 75064-0155

• Residents of all other states and Canada requiring routine service:

National Passport Processing Center
Post Office Box 90155
Philadelphia, PA 19190-0155

• Residents requiring expedites service (from ANY state or Canada) must clearly write “EXPEDITE” on the outside of the envelope and mail all required documents including form DS-82 to:

National Passport Processing Center
Post Office Box 90955
Philadelphia, PA 19190-0955

DS-82 passport form: Get your photos with Passport Photo Online

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Form DS-82 for renewal of US passport: FAQ

Need more information about DS-82 renewals? Why not read through the following questions and answers?

United States passport form DS-82–summary

US citizens can renew their passports by filling out and printing form DS-82 (either by hand or using the online form filler). To complete the 20 questions on the form, applicants must use black ink and UPPERCASE letters.

Individuals should also pay special attention to the single 2×2-inch passport photo that must be included with each application–it is required to adhere to government guidelines and must be affixed to the application using 4 (four) staples (as indicated on the form).

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Simon Wojtyczka

Simon Wojtyczka is a writer with experience living and working in 7 countries, each adding depth to his work. Holding a Master’s in Applied Linguistics, he has a profound grasp of language and its intricate ties to culture.