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Passport Renewal Guides
Everything about renewing an existing passport — who qualifies to renew by mail or online, and what to send.
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How to Renew Your U.S. Passport Online
Who qualifies for the State Department's online passport renewal, how the process works step by step, and when you must renew by mail or in person instead.
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How to Renew Your Passport by Mail with Form DS-82: Complete Walkthrough
Step-by-step DS-82 mail renewal: the eligibility checklist, photo rules, how to pay, which envelope to use, and how to expedite.
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Passport Name Change: DS-5504 vs. DS-82 vs. DS-11 Explained
Which form to use when your name changed — marriage, divorce, or court order — depending on when your passport was issued and what documents you have.
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Your Child's Passport at 16: Why It Cannot Be Renewed and What to Do Instead
Passports issued under age 16 are never renewable by mail. Here is the DS-11 path to a teen's first 10-year adult passport, and how much parental consent is still required.
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