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If it is time for your pasport renewal, you have some different options available to you, depending on your situation. In some cases, you can renew by mail. In others, you will need to apply in person.
Take a good look at your current passport. You will need to have it to renew it by mail, as it needs to be sent in with the application. If you do not have your current passport then you will need to apply in person.
If your current passport is available as well as undamaged, you still my not be able to renew by mail. It must have been issued when you were 16 years old or more, and within the last 15 years. It also must have been issued in your current name or you must be able to send documentation with the application showing your legal name change.
Take a good look at your current passport. You will need to have it to renew it by mail, as it needs to be sent in with the application. If you do not have your current passport then you will need to apply in person.
If your current passport is available as well as undamaged, you still my not be able to renew by mail. It must have been issued when you were 16 years old or more, and within the last 15 years. It also must have been issued in your current name or you must be able to send documentation with the application showing your legal name change.
Additional Information
In addition to the application and your current passport, you will need to send the fee, 2 passport photos and documentation of your name change, if any, such as a certificate of marriage or a court order. Everything should be packaged securely to avoid damages. The package should also be sent in such a way that it is able to be traced.
Once renewed, your passport can be sent to an address in the United States or Canada only. Therefore, if you are in any other country, you must go to the nearest American Embassy or Consulate to get a new passport. A side note, if you happen to owe child support that you are behind on, you may not be able to get your passport.
The processing time for mailed applications is variable. Generally speaking, it is about four to six weeks. If you urgently need a passport, you might have to go to an agency near you. This is suggested if you have international travel booked within the next couple of weeks for if you need passports within the next four weeks. These agencies see people on an appointment only basis.
If you have sent in your passport application already, you may be able to see its status online. For this service to be available, you may need to wait for a week after making your application. If it has not arrived to you within a week of when you need to travel, contact the National Passport Information Center.
There are occasions when there is an emergency requiring international travel in as little as one or two days. If you find yourself in this situation, you can get an appointment at a passport agency for immediate service. You may be asked for proof of the emergency.
Many times, people wait until they actually have travel plans before checking if their United States passport is current. It is much smarter to pay attention to when your passport expires. If your U.S. passport renewal date is approaching, get it taken care of as soon as possible. This way, you will avoid any problems if travel plans do crop up suddenly.
Once renewed, your passport can be sent to an address in the United States or Canada only. Therefore, if you are in any other country, you must go to the nearest American Embassy or Consulate to get a new passport. A side note, if you happen to owe child support that you are behind on, you may not be able to get your passport.
The processing time for mailed applications is variable. Generally speaking, it is about four to six weeks. If you urgently need a passport, you might have to go to an agency near you. This is suggested if you have international travel booked within the next couple of weeks for if you need passports within the next four weeks. These agencies see people on an appointment only basis.
If you have sent in your passport application already, you may be able to see its status online. For this service to be available, you may need to wait for a week after making your application. If it has not arrived to you within a week of when you need to travel, contact the National Passport Information Center.
There are occasions when there is an emergency requiring international travel in as little as one or two days. If you find yourself in this situation, you can get an appointment at a passport agency for immediate service. You may be asked for proof of the emergency.
Many times, people wait until they actually have travel plans before checking if their United States passport is current. It is much smarter to pay attention to when your passport expires. If your U.S. passport renewal date is approaching, get it taken care of as soon as possible. This way, you will avoid any problems if travel plans do crop up suddenly.
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