Requirements & Resources

Passport Renewal

Your passport meets ALL of the following:

• Is not damaged and can be submitted with your application.
• Was issued when you were age 16 or older.
• Was issued within the last 15 years.
• Was issued in your current name or you can legally document your name change.

Child Passport

• The child is under 16 years of age.
• BOTH parents must appear with child at a local acceptance agent.
• If one of the parents or legal guardians cannot be present at the acceptance agent, then Form DS-3053 (Minor Consent Form) must be NOTARIZED.

Lost Passport Replacement

• Your previous U.S. passport was lost.
• You must complete both the DS-11 and DS-64 (Statement Regarding Lost or Stolen Passport) forms.

Damaged Passport Replacement

• You must complete the DS-11 and the Statement Regarding Damaged Passport if your passport has been damaged but still is in your possession.

Stolen Passport Replacement

• Your previous U.S. passport was stolen.
• You must complete both the DS-11 and DS-64 (Statement Regarding Lost or Stolen Passport) forms.

Name Change

• If your passport was issued less than one year ago, use form DS-5504.
• If your passport was issued more than one year ago, use form DS-82.

Second Valid Passport

If you meet one of the following criteria you may request a second passport:

• If you are a frequent traveler and need to obtain a visa stamp in your current valid 10 year passport while you are traveling abroad.
• If you are traveling between politically sensitive countries.