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Applicants Age 16 and 17
Most applicants age 16-17 must apply in person using Form DS-11.
If you are eligible to Renew a Passport by Mail, you can use Form DS-82.
Passports for applicants over 16 are valid for 10 years.
FAQs
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Can I mail in my application or apply online?
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You cannot mail in Form DS-11. Additionally, the Department of State does not have the option to submit your passport application online.
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When can a 16-17 year old use Form DS-82?
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You may use Form DS-82 to renew your passport if you have already had a full-validity (10 year) passport issued to you after age 16. Please see Renew a Passport by Mail to see if you are eligible to apply using Form DS-82.
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Do I have to make an appointment to apply at an acceptance facility?
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Some acceptance facilities require appointments and others do not. We recommend calling the acceptance facility ahead of time to verify their hours, acceptable forms of payment, and appointment requirements. Find your acceptance facility.
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How will my passport book and/or card be mailed back to me?
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Newly-issued passport books are delivered using Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation, unless you pay for Priority Express return service at time of application.
All passport cards will be mailed using First Class Mail. Passport cards cannot be delivered using Priority Express.
Your citizenship evidence will be mailed back separately from your new passport.
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It states on my U.S. birth certificate that is it illegal to make a copy. What should I do?
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If you choose not to submit a photocopy, you may submit a second certified copy of your birth certificate. We will keep this second certified copy for our records.
Forms
Processing Times
Routine 6 Weeks
Expedited 2-3 Weeks