If my passport is damaged, can I still renew it?

Unfortunately, severely damaged passports cannot be renewed. You must select the damaged passport service, which requests a statement explaining how the passport was mutilated or damaged. Examples of severe damage to a passport include heavy water damage, torn or ripped pages, loose or detached cover, unapproved holes or staples, separated pages, or any other suspicious markings. Passports with minor damage from wear and tear, such as curling edges of pages or faded lettering on the blue cover, are generally eligible for renewal. If you are not sure, it is best to apply for a new passport using the mutilated passport procedure.

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