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Do I need two photos?

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For the DS-82, you only need one photo. It reads, "Attach one photograph to the application. To avoid processing delays, be sure your photo meets all the photo requirements."

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Do I need to mail all 6 pages of this form?

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No, just mail page 1 and 2 and then keep the other pages for your information.

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Do I send the instruction pages with my application?

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There is no need to even print the instructions. You do not send them in with the application.

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How do I locate the passport book number?

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The number is on the upper right-hand side of the page on which your photo and name appear.

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How many pages are on the DS-82 form?

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The form is two pages. Instructions on how to fill out the form are four pages.

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Do I have to fill in line 20 on my DS 82?

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No, you do not need to fill this line in, unless you do have plans to travel in the near future.

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Do I need fill out the upper right hand box, or do I leave this box blank? I see no instructions there.

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No, that section is supposed to be left blank, as it is for the issuing office to use.

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Do I have to print the form single-sided or doubled-sided?

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Either will be accepted.

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Do I submit the instruction pages with the 4 questions?

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No, those are only for your use in filling out the application.

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Can I fold the application and mail it in a smaller envelope?

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No. According to the US Department of State website for passport applications and renewals (travel.state.gov): "When mailing your passport application from the United States, please use: An envelope large enough to fit the application without folding."

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Do I need to use other names I may have used on a passport, or only any other names I've gone by in my lifetime?

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The instructions state that you should list any names that you have been known by.

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What is the difference between a U.S. Passport Book and Passport Book (Standard)?

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The standard book has approximately 20 blank pages to receive visa stamps. The passport large book has approximately 50 pages for visa stamps.

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Does a filled-out DS-82 form have to be printed as a PDF, or is there a free way to print the completed form?

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If you click on the Fill-In option, the last step will create a PDF document that has all of your information, ready to print.

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If my passport was issued in 2007 and expired in 2017, can I renew it by mail with a ds-82 form and recent photo?

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Assuming you meet the other requirements, you can use ds-82 (your most recent passport must have been issued less than 15 years ago).

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Do I need to fill out DS 82 if I'm not planning to travel?

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That is up to you, but it is recommended that you renew before the 15-year deadline. Otherwise, you will have to start with a new passport altogether.

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Can I turn this DS-82 application in person instead of by mail?

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No, you can not submit the DS-82 form in person. There is another form to use if you are submitting the application in person, DS-11.

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Can I send both my and my husband’s application in the same package?

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Yes. However, the completed renewal for each person, along with their old passport and fees, must be in separate envelopes. These can be put in one larger envelope.

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