Do you just need to send the two pages of actual pertinents for the passport renewal (with check and old passport, of course), or do they want all the other fluff pages of the DS82 form as well?

The latter seems stupid, but this is the government we're talking about.

Just the pertinent pages.

And don't forget the photos.

If you go to the website, clicks you through step by step of what is needed. At the end can print it out. Sign add pics and sent it.

Remember still way backed up so check on the delay and you may want to pay the expedite fee.

I applied for new passport the end of last year, think it only took 3 weeks. My sister-in-law had similar experience renewing hers. Think they've gotten past the backlog.

Just renewed mines took about a month. Just send the 2 pages, check, photo, and old passport.

Just the two pages. Make sure your photograph is "good". Mine was returned as I was too close to the camera. Second shot was accepted no problem.

Here's a checklist I did for myself.

Start renewal process

Get current passport

Fill out Form DS082 or Online Passport Application Wizard

Passport Photo
1. Taken within the last six months
2. No eyeglasses
3. Plain white or off-white background
4. 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm)
5. Head must be between 1 to 1 3/8 inches (25 - 35 mm) from bottom of chin to top of head

Check for Passport Fees
1. $110 for Passport Book, $30 for Passport Card, $140 for Passport Book and Card
2. Payable to US Department of State
3. Applicant's full name and date of birth printed on check front

Mail the above four items to appropriate address on form
1. Current passport
2. Passport Application Form
3. Passport photo
4. Check for Passport Fees

Confirm receipt of package via tracking

Wait to receive new passport
1. Routine Service: 4 to 6 weeks (by mail or person)
2. Expedited Service: 2 to 3 weeks (by mail or person)
3. Expedited Service at agency locations: 8 business days
a. Immediate life or death emergency
b. Traveling within two weeks
c. Must have an appointment. Schedule online at Online Passport Appointment System or call 877-487-2778

Receive new passport and confirm information

Set up page for next renewal and set reminder

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Originally posted by Rey HRH:

Passport Photo . . . No eyeglasses

Is that a new rule? Every passport that I have had, up to and including the current one (issued February 19, 2016), has a photo with me wearing glasses.

I had to remove my glasses for my most recent passport, issued in Jan 2018.

A bit off topic - I had to remove my glasses for my Indiana driver's license photo. My license also says I am restricted to driving with glasses. So if I am driving, I will not be recognized by my license photo.

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Originally posted by V-Tail:

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Originally posted by Rey HRH:

Passport Photo . . . No eyeglasses

Is that a new rule? Every passport that I have had, up to and including the current one (issued February 19, 2016), has a photo with me wearing glasses.

My last one was issued Mar 2019. It says "you cannot wear eyeglasses in your passport photo (unless you have a signed note from your doctor that you can include with your application). It's under Setp 4 under "How to renew," not in the top pictures on the page.

Hey, I’ve got the Gold Star drivers license, ya know, the Real I.D. They said if I paid the extra ten bucks, I’d be a big shot. I got fibbed to!

Real time recap: Mailed mine in for renewal, USPS, Standard rate on 5/20. Check for #130.00, Standard (Non-Expedited) was posted to the account 5/26, and the new Passport was received in todays mail...From South FL to TX and back to South FL (Boca Raton).

Funny you bring this up. The 2 application page are all that you send in. I have mine ready to renew. Crazy thing is they won't let you schedule an appointment for renewals, ONLY new passports. I'm going to take a chance and just mail it in.

I'm in no rush for the renewal. No travel planned til next March.

Mailed the stuff today. At least it should already be at the passport processing center this evening or tomorrow, since it's like 25 miles away.

Our city has some people that do passport applications/renewal. Most of it is going through the paperwork for accuracy, correlating the forms in order and providing an envelope. Needless to say they are very popular.

Once you get your passport please look into the Global Entry Program. You get expedited entry. When we returned from Europe last time there was a room full of people waiting to be processed. We went to a kiosk, scanned our card and our passport. The had clearance to skip the line and got our bags. Then chrome called us over, said “hello” and off we went.


https://www.cbp.gov/travel/tru...obal-entry/how-apply

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Originally posted by Oat_Action_Man:

Mailed the stuff today. At least it should already be at the passport processing center this evening or tomorrow, since it's like 25 miles away.

I dropped a bill payment check at the local post office. A week and a half later it showed up at its destination, less than a mile from the post office.

Pretty sure you don't send the old passport in... I've got a collection of old expired ones...

Actually, you do send the old one in. They send it back with some sort of "expired" indicator. Two passports ago, they punched holes in it. Last time around, it was something else.

Just had mine done, took about 6 weeks not expedited as well.

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Originally posted by Icabod:

...Once you get your passport please look into the Global Entry Program. You get expedited entry...

Mrs. Sigmund and I have Global Entry, we breeze through Customs at Chicago. Our daughter does not, she's traveled with us a few times and generally gets thru Customs just as fast with this app:

https://mobilepassport.us/

We're quite happy with Global Entry (and the TSA Pre-Check bonus), but Mobile Passport appears to be a cheaper option. Less paperwork too. However, it may only work at 26 airports.

Article from 2018:

https://www.smartertravel.com/mobile-passport-app/

My buddy blew through customs using mobile passport faster than those waiting at the global entry line two weeks ago.

Yeah, global entry is great, and I have it, but Mobile Passport is an excellent free alternative.