G3Passports.com provides the following quick and easy guide to help with your expedited passport renewal, first-time passport or lost passport replacement. To find out which passport service you need, review the requirements outlined in each section followed by the correct forms and documents you will need for your passport application.
You must print your application clearly, single sided, on plain, 8.5″ x 11″ white paper using either a laser or inkjet printer in black ink in order to get a passport online.
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New Adult Passport
ONE of the following must be true: - You are applying for your first U.S. passport.
- You are 16 or older and your previous U.S. passport was issued when you were under age 16.
- Your previous U.S. passport was issued more than 15 years ago.
Renew Passport
Your passport meets ALL of the following: - Is not damaged and can be submitted with your application.
- Was issued when you were age 16 or older.
- Was issued within the last 15 years.
- Was issued in your current name or you can legally document your name change.
Minor Passport
- The child is under 16 years of age.
- BOTH parents must appear with child at a local acceptance agent.
- If one of the parents or legal guardians cannot be present at the acceptance agent, then Form DS-3053 (Minor Consent Form) must be Notarized.
Lost Passport
- Your previous U.S. passport was lost or stolen.
- You must complete both the DS-11 and DS-64 (Statement Regarding Lost or Stolen Passport) forms.
Mutilated Passport
- You must complete the DS-11 and the Statement Regarding Mutilated passport if your passport has been damaged but still in your possession.
Stolen Passport
- Your previous U.S. passport was lost or stolen.
- You must complete both the DS-11 and DS-64 (Statement Regarding Lost or Stolen Passport) forms.
Passport Name Change
- If your passport is less than a year old, use the following form (DS-5504).
- If your passport is older than a year, use the following form (DS-82).
Second Valid Passport
If you meet one of the following criteria you may request a second passport: - If you are a frequent traveler and need to obtain a visa stamp in your current valid 10 year passport while you are traveling abroad.
- If you are traveling between politically sensitive countries.
