Passport Forms
Summary: Form DS-82 is the official U.S. Department of State application used by eligible individuals to renew their U.S. passport book and/or card by mail.
The DS-82 form is designed for U.S. citizens and nationals to renew their existing passport book or card. To be eligible, applicants must be able to submit their most recent passport, have been at least 16 years old when it was issued, and have received it within the last 15 years. The document provides detailed instructions on photo requirements, name change documentation, fee structures, and mailing addresses for routine or expedited service. It also includes mandatory privacy and legal disclosures regarding the use of Social Security numbers and the consequences of providing false information.
Document outline
1. Section A: Eligibility to Use This Form 2. Section B: Steps to Renew a U.S. Passport 3. Section C: How to Complete This Form 4. Section D: Attachments to Submit (Passport, Photo, Name Change, Fees) 5. Section E: How to Submit This Form (Mailing Addresses) 6. Section F: Receiving Your Passport and Supporting Documents 7. Warning and Legal Disclosures 8. Privacy Act Statement 9. Paperwork Reduction Act Statement