DS-82 Passport Form

In the process of renewing your passport, you might have stumbled upon the DS-82 form somewhere among the mixture of other rules and regulations. If you’re wondering what it is, how to use it and how to fill it out, make sure to visit our guide that will teach you all of these things and more. 

What is the DS-82 form and when do you need it?

The DS-82 form is a legal document that you will need to fill out if you want to renew your passport. It’s used when your previous passport has just expired or has been expired for up to 5 years (after that you will need to file your application differently). It is compulsory to fill out the DS-82 form when renewing your passport. 

Rules and requirements for the DS-82 form 

The DS-82 form will require you to complete it with a proper passport photo that follows official guidelines and all of your most important legal information such as your date of birth and address. 

There are a few rules and requirements that restrict those who want to fill out the DS-82 form:

1. Your previous passport has been issued in the last 15 years and the moment you got it you were over 16 years of age. 
2. Your previous passport has been undamaged and you can submit it with your whole application, it also states your full name. 

When can’t you use the DS-82 form?

You will not be allowed to renew your passport using the DS-82 form if:

• You were under 16 years old when your previous passport was issued
• Your previous passport was damaged in any significant way 
• Your previous passport has been expired for over 5 years by the time you file the application. 

Of course, this form is not international. It only applies to the citizens of the United States. In this case, you won’t need a birth certificate to confirm your citizenship – this is why your previous passport is needed. 

How to fill out the DS-82 form

Thankfully now you can fill out this form online with full step-by-step instructions on how to do so quickly and efficiently. All you need to do is visit this link: PassportWizardMain.aspx and follow the guidelines presented there. This website will also provide you with a printable form and instructions on the actual printing.

Be prepared to present personal information such as your date of birth, height, eye color, and other things related to yourself. 

It is important not to change anything by hand on the form, as when you get the printable file it will also consist of a unique barcode assigned solemnly to you and you cannot change the application uploaded online. 

Don’t sign your name under the form. It can be only done in front of a passport acceptance agent for it to be valid. 

Using the DS-82 form summed up 

The DS-82 form is used by passport applicants that want to renew their documents. It is compulsory to use it, it puts together all of your most important legal information. To obtain it you can simply visit the official website of the US Department of State’s Passport Office and follow the instructions presented there. 

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