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Form DS-82 is the U.S. Department of State's “U.S. Passport Renewal Application for Eligible Individuals.” In its words: “This form is used by U.S. passport holders to renew their current or recently expired U.S. passport book and/or card. This form can be submitted by mail.” (U.S. Department of State, Form DS-82, Section A (printed on the form))

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DS-82 at a glance

Form DS-82 at a glance
AgencyU.S. Department of State
What it is forThis form is used by U.S. passport holders to renew their current or recently expired U.S. passport book and/or card. This form can be submitted by mail.
Who fills itU.S. passport holders who can answer “Yes” to all of the eligibility statements on the form, as the form says.
Who it goes toBy mail: the form's Section B says “Mail us your application and attachments (See Section E of these instructions).”
SignatureThe form says “Complete and sign this form,” and has a signature block below Section 11 on Application Page 1.
Revision04-2025 (expires 06/30/2028)
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Official form and instructionsOfficial form (PDF) · Official instructions

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What the agency says

  • The State Department says on the form: “You are eligible to use this form if you can answer ‘Yes’ to ALL statements below about your passport.” The form then lists the statements. It adds: “If you answered ‘NO’ to any of the statements above, STOP. You cannot use this form. You may be eligible to apply on form DS-11 or DS-5504 depending on your circumstances.”

    Source: U.S. Department of State, Form DS-82 instructions (printed on the form) (checked October 26, 2026)

  • The State Department lists these first three steps on the form: “1. Complete and sign this form. 2. Attach one color photograph 2x2 inches in size, your previously issued U.S. passport, and supporting documents (See Section D of these instructions). 3. Mail us your application and attachments (See Section E of these instructions).”

    Source: U.S. Department of State, Form DS-82 Section B (printed on the form) (checked October 26, 2026)

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Questions about the DS-82 form

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Is this the latest version of Form DS-82?

It is the version the agency listed as current when we last checked on 2026-10-26: 04-2025 (expires 06/30/2028). We compare our copy with the agency's every week. If the agency updates the form, this page says so and points to the official link until we update ours.

Can I sign the DS-82 electronically?

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Where do I send the DS-82?

In the agency's words: By mail: the form's Section B says “Mail us your application and attachments (See Section E of these instructions).” Read the agency's instructions at https://travel.state.gov.

What do I put in each box of the DS-82?

We do not tell you what to enter. The agency's own instructions explain each line: https://travel.state.gov.

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