Expedited Passport Renewal for Eligible Applicants (Form DS-82)

Applicants who qualify to renew their passport using Form DS-82 may request 48-hour passport agency processing when travel is urgent.

This service helps ensure renewal applications are prepared correctly and submitted without preventable delays.

48-hour processing refers to passport agency processing time only and does not include shipping.

Who This Service Is For

You may qualify for passport renewal using Form DS-82 if your previous passport:

• was issued when you were age 16 or older
• was issued within the past 15 years
• is not damaged
• will be submitted with your renewal application

If you do not meet these requirements, you must apply using Form DS-11.

→ New Passport – 48 Hour Service

How 48-Hour Renewal Processing Works

Renewal applications submitted using Form DS-82 follow a different process than new passport applications.

Unlike DS-11 applications, passport renewals generally do not require an acceptance appointment.

The renewal application and supporting documents must be properly prepared before submission.

The 48-hour processing window begins only after the application is received and accepted by the U.S. Passport Agency.

For a complete explanation of the timing, see:

→ 48-Hour Passport Processing

What This Service Includes

This service helps ensure that renewal applications enter passport agency processing without preventable delays.

Preparation typically includes:

• review of the DS-82 renewal application
• verification of passport eligibility for renewal
• confirmation of required documentation
• guidance on preparing the renewal package
• courier coordination when applicable

Final approval and issuance of a passport are determined solely by the U.S. Department of State.

Why Proper Preparation Matters

Passport renewals may be delayed because of:

• incorrect DS-82 completion
• submitting a passport that is not eligible for renewal
• non-compliant passport photos
• missing documentation

Careful preparation helps ensure renewal applications meet passport agency requirements before submission.