PASSPORT RENEWALS

Renewals

Children under age 16 are not eligible to renew passports.  They must reapply for a passport in person with two parents or guardians.  Passports for children under age 16 are valid for 5 years. 

The following are required for the application process: 

  • Completed DS-11 form 
  • U.S. Citizenship Evidence for the child 
  • Evidence of Parental Relationship 
  • Identification for both parents 
  • 2” x 2” passport photo – photo services are available in UGA Passport Services
  • Two separate forms of payment – (1) Personal check or money order made payable to the U.S. Department of State (2) Personal check, money order, or debit/credit card for fees payable to the University of Georgia

Step-by-step application instructions, online application forms, and information regarding citizenship evidence and identification documents can be found on the U.S. Department of State site:  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/under-16.html 

Applicants age 16 or 17 years of age are not eligible to renew passports.  They must reapply for a passport in person.  Passports for applicants 16 and older are valid for 10 years. 

The following are required for the application process: 

  • Completed DS-11 form 
  • U.S. Citizenship Evidence  
  • Evidence of Parental Knowledge 
  • Identification 
  • 2” x 2” passport photo – photo services are available in UGA Passport Services 
  • Two separate forms of payment – (1) Personal check or money order made payable to the U.S. Department of State (2) Personal check, money order, or debit/credit card for fees payable to the University of Georgia

Step-by-step application instructions, online application forms, and information regarding citizenship evidence and identification documents can be found on the U.S. Department of State site:  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/16-17.html 

Many passports can be renewed by mail.  You will renew your passport by mail, if you can answer “yes” to ALL 4 statements below.  If you answer “no” to any statement, you must apply for a new passport in person. 

  1. You have your passport in your possession to submit with your application. 
  2. Your passport is undamaged other than normal wear and tear. 
  3. Your passport was issued when you were 16 year of age or older. 
  4. Your passport was issued within the last 15 years. 
  5. Your passport was issued in your current name or you can document your name change. 

 Renewing by mail 

Step-by-step instructions for applying by mail can be found on the U.S. Department of State site:                                     https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew.html 

Applying in person 

The following are required for the application process: 

  1. Completed DS-11 form 
  2. U.S. Citizenship Evidence  
  3. Identification 
  4. 2” x 2” passport photo – photo services are available in UGA Passport Services 
  5. Two separate forms of payment – (1) Personal check or money order made payable to the U.S. Department of State (2) Personal check, money order, or debit/credit card for fees payable to the University of Georgia

Step-by-step application instructions, online application forms, and information regarding citizenship evidence and identification documents can be found on the U.S. Department of State site: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/apply-in-person.html