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- you have a passport that is not damaged
- you received your passport within the past 15 years
- you were over 16 when the passport was issued
- you still have the same name, or you can provide legal proof of name change
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Renew Your US Passport Fast
If you need your new US Passport in about four weeks or less, you should look to use a private US passport expediting service to assist.
Review some private passport expediting services here → →
If you have more than four weeks you can probably be ok using the normal government channels to renew your US passport. Keep in mind, these are not guaranteed processing times and seasonal fluctuations and changing government regulations can affect the standard processing times.
Click here to go to the US Dept of State Passport Information web site.
--US Government Passport Agencies--
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Requirements to Renew a US Passport
1. Complete the government passport application form DS-82
2. Provide the expired or soon to be expired US Passport
3. Provide two passport photos
4. Make payment for government fees
5. If your name has changed you must include legal proof of name change.
- it must be an original or a "certified copy" from the official entity
For expediting the US passport application there are a couple additional steps. Be sure to review the full requirements for the service you choose to use for your US passport expediting service.
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Private US Passport Services
Be sure to compare services and prices and remember that higher price doesn't mean better service!
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