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Process of passport renewal
A person whose passport has expired or is about to expire should follow the given guidelines in the process of...
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person whose passport has expired or is about to expire should follow the given guidelines in the process of passport renewal:
Planning for an appointment
. The first step is to look for a post office which offers passport services since not all of them in the country offer such services.
. Take a new passport photo before going to the post office because not all offer the service. This can be done at photocopy stores.
. After the above a person should call the USPS location to book an appointment.
Checking and filling in of paperwork
. In completing the necessary paperwork a person should choose the DS-82 form for his or her passport renewal services.
. The above form can be obtained at the post office or it can also be applied online at the Department of State website of the U.S.
. After getting the necessary documentation a person is then obligated to fill in the necessary information in all the fields shown on the forms.
Document submission at the post office
. If the passport photos had not been taken before one can get them taken at the post office if the service is provided otherwise have them taken before submitting the application.
. Come with a copy of DS-82 form ,old passport and any other necessary documents needed. The following information is crucial in documentation:
- If a person is uner the age of 16 or has misplaced his or her old passport filling of DS-11 form is required. They should also proof citizenship.
- If the person is under the age of 16 he or she should bring identity documents of the parents and if deceased a death certifiacte should be brought.
- Any situation of name change a marriage certificate should be brought as proof.
- If the passport is in good condition and the person is of the required age no other documents are needed.
. Carry the documents with you at your time of appointment and be punctual.
. Make the necessary fee payment for the passport renewal.
. After the above process one should then wait for his or her passport to arrive. Expedited passports take 2-3 weeks to arrive whereas those by mail take 4-6 weeks. It is also possible to track the progress of ones application online.
Passport renewal is of great importance and the above process should be followed in the renewal. Failure to renew a passport means that one is living in the country without the necessary documentation and this has dire consequences.