passport question

i didn't find my answer on the .gov site... maybe i scanned right past the info.


if you haven't had an american passport in about 20 years, is it considered as a NEW passport or RENEWAL??

Re: passport question

It's still a renewal but must be done in person rather than by mail

If your passport has been damaged, lost or stolen, or if it's more than 15 years old, you'll have to renew in person. You'll need to fill out Form DS-11 and provide proof of U.S. citizenship along with a photo ID. Proof of citizenship can be an original or certified copy of a U.S. birth certificate, a certificate of naturalization or citizenship, or a consular report of birth abroad. Your identification document can be a driver's license, a government employee or military ID, a valid foreign passport or a certificate of naturalization or citizenship.

If your passport was issued less than 15 years ago (and you still have it), you can renew your passport by mail. You'll need to submit the existing passport, a new photo that meets passport requirements, a completed Form DS-82 and a personal check or money order for the fee. The fee for a standard passport book application is $110, and payment must be made out to the U.S. Department of State and include the full name and date of birth of the applicant. If your name has changed since your last passport was issued, you'll need to also provide documentation, such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree or court order, to prove the name change.

Message edited 6/2/2021 10:24:39 PM.

Re: passport question