Has your passport expired? Are you traveling to a country that needs more months of validity than you have on your passport? Worry not. Renewing a passport is an easy process because only a few documents are needed for passport renewal. Please note that even if your passport has not expired, it is always advisable to renew it when it has 9 or fewer months of validity. That way, you can avoid last-minute rushes when you need to travel on short notice.
Documents Needed for Passport Renewal
When applying for a new passport, you must provide tons of documents, including your birth certificate. Is that the case with passport renewal? Hardly. Below we present what documents do you need to renew your passport:
1. Your most recent passport: The passport should meet the following requirements:
- It must be in your possession – You cannot renew a lost or stolen passport,
- It must be in good condition: While passports are subject to wear and tear, the passport should not be damaged or altered,
- It must have been issued after your 16th birthday: If you got the passport when you were under 16 years, you will need to apply for a new passport,
- It must have been issued 15 or fewer years ago,
- It must have been issued in your current name: There are two ways to go about this. If you have sufficient supporting documents of the legal name change, you can renew your passport in your current name. But if you lack documentation for this legal name change, you will need to get a new passport in your current name.
2. A Complete DS-82 Form: You must complete the DS-82 form with accurate information. If you often travel, be sure to get the 52-page book, as this will allow you to have enough blank pages for your subsequent journeys without having to renew your passport,
3. Name Change Documents: This section only applies to people who have changed their names since the last issue of their current passports. You will need to provide supporting documentation regarding the name change. Acceptable documents include court-ordered name change documents, marriage certificates, and divorce decrees.
4. Passport Photographs: Provide two colored and recent passport photos.
You will then pay the fees for your passport renewal and include these when sending your application to the state passport offices.
Travel Visa Pro Can Help with Your Passport Renewal Documents
Did you know that passport processing times change throughout the year? That means it could be weeks to months before you get your passport. And when you are on a time crunch, that waiting time is not ideal. Luckily, you can always count on Travel Visa Pro to come to your aid. How?
- Expedition: Thanks to our long-lasting relationship with state agencies, we can get your passport renewed in a matter of days. If you are in a rush, our emergency passport renewal services enable you to get your passport in hours!
- Coverage: We have a state presence all over the country. So, you can find a TVP office in your state regardless of where you live. You do not need to apply in person and can send your documents to us via courier, and we will deliver your passport the same way.
- Form-Filling: Do you want to skip the hassle of filling out the DS-82 form or compiling your documents? Our agents can prepare, submit, and monitor your passport renewal documents on your behalf.
For more on our passport renewal services, reach us at +1-833-TVP-VISA (887-8472).
