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How do you update your passport?
Items You Need to Renew Your Passport
- Application form – Use the renewal application form DS-82 (PDF, Download Adobe Reader).
- Passport photo – Follow the photo requirements.
- Payment – Include your passport fees.
- Your most recent passport.
How often do you have to update your passport?
every 9-10 years
You should renew your adult passport every 9-10 years, but can wait up to fifteen years from the day it was issued to get a renewal without any further complications.
Can you renew your passport whenever you want?
Answer: You can renew your passport whenever you want if you have good reason to do so. You should include a letter explaining the motive for the request along with the renewal application if it is submitted more than 9 months prior to the expiration date.
How can I update my passport online?
Login to the Passport Seva Online Portal with the registered Login Id. Click “Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport” link. Fill in the required details in the form and submit. Click the “Pay and Schedule Appointment” link on the “View Saved/Submitted Applications” screen to schedule an appointment.
Do I need to update my address on my passport?
Unless your passport application is in the approval process, you don’t need to officially change your address. There’s a space in your passport book where you can enter your address and then make any changes that may occur over the course of the passport’s life.
How do I renew my passport if I live outside the US?
Renew a Passport from Outside the United States. U.S. citizens residing abroad (except those living in Canada) should renew their passports at the nearest U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate . U.S. citizens residing in Canada may submit Form DS-82 to one of the addresses (routine or expedited service) listed on the form.
How long does it take to renew a passport after applying?
It may take up to 4 weeks from the day you apply for renewal until your application status is “In Process.”. During these 4 weeks, your application is delivered to a mail facility, your payment is processed, and your application is scanned and sent to the U.S. Department of State.
Do I need to update my passport if I change address?
No, you don’t need to update your current passport with your new address. However, if you have a passport application that is currently in process, and you’d like to change your mailing address, please call 1-877-487-2778 or 1-888-874-7793 (TDD/TTY). My passport photo is really bad.
How to fill out the DS-82 form for passport renewal?
1 Fill Out Form DS-82 2 Submit your Most Recent U.S. Passport 3 Include Name Change Documents (if applicable) 4 Provide a Photo 5 Calculate Fees 6 Mail Completed Application 7 Track your Application Status. Can I renew at an acceptance facility? If you are renewing your passport with Form DS-82, acceptance facilities will not take your application.