Passport Renewal Question

[onza]

For frequent travelers can someone answer this Q for me?

I had a passport expired 10 years ago, and I haven't renewed one.

I'm trying to read on the site but it's not 100% clear, do you know if I have to apply for a new passport or if I can just renew?

Thanks!

 

[Brainonska511]

If the issue date was within the last 15 years, renew: http://travel.state.gov/passport/renew/renew_833.html

Your Most Recent U.S. Passport:

Is undamaged and can be submitted with your application

Was issued when you were age 16 or older

Was issued within the last 15 years

Was issued in your current name or you can legally document your name change​

And it looks like you might need to apply in person (at a post office or a State Department office): http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_830.html

You Must Apply in Person If:

• You are applying for your first U.S. passport
• You are under age 16
• Your previous U.S. passport was issued when you were under age 16
• Your previous U.S. passport was lost, stolen, or damaged
• Your previous U.S. passport was issued more than 15 years ago
• Your name has changed since your U.S. passport was issued and you are unable to legally document your name change

 

[IndyColtsFan]

If the issue date was within the last 15 years, renew: http://travel.state.gov/passport/renew/renew_833.html

I think he will have to get a new one. If it expired 10 years ago, it was likely issued 20 years ago unless the OP was under 16 when he got it, in which case it would JUST be at the 15 year limit.

 

[Brainonska511]

I think he will have to get a new one. If it expired 10 years ago, it was likely issued 20 years ago unless the OP was under 16 when he got it, in which case it would JUST be at the 15 year limit.

If he got it when he was under 16, he'd still have to apply for a new one. Can't renew those.

 

[pcgeek11]

If the issue date was within the last 15 years, renew: http://travel.state.gov/passport/renew/renew_833.html
And it looks like you might need to apply in person (at a post office or a State Department office): http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_830.html

In your case:

New and in person. No renewal for you.

 

[EagleKeeper]

Spend 10-15 minutes at your local Post Office.
They can take a picture or stop by your local Drug Store/Phot shop and get a mug shot.
Make sure that it meets the requirements of the Passport. Professionals will know how to take the shot.
You will have to pay the full fee for a new one.

 

[onza]

STOOPID.

Thanks for the detective work all

 

[Svnla]

Spend 10-15 minutes at your local Post Office.
They can take a picture or stop by your local Drug Store/Phot shop and get a mug shot.
Make sure that it meets the requirements of the Passport. Professionals will know how to take the shot.
You will have to pay the full fee for a new one.

Some Post Office would not do the Passport anymore because of budget cut. I know mine doesn't do it anymore, I had to send everything (renewal because of the 10 years limit) via mail.

 

[EagleKeeper]

Some Post Office would not do the Passport anymore because of budget cut. I know mine doesn't do it anymore, I had to send everything (renewal because of the 10 years limit) via mail.

Call around; many do.

 

[spacejamz]

Use this to find one:

https://tools.usps.com/go/POLocatorAction_input

Change Location Types on left side to passport to find only locations that offer passport services.

I just renewed mine last month and got the book and the passport card. I need it for a trip on 12/1 which was just a few days past the expected processing time so I opted for the expedited processing and got everything back in 8 calender days.

 

[akshatp]

If you need passport photos, Costco does them for $5 for two -- and if you have AAA they will do it for free.