Checklyst…for everything

Here’s a comprehensive checklist to ensure you’re well-prepared for your trip:

Confirm Eligibility

• □ Current passport is not damaged
• □ Issued within the last 15 years
• □ Issued when you were age 16 or older
• □ Same name OR you have legal name-change documents

□ Gather Required Documents

• □ Current passport
• □ Renewal application form (DS-82)
• □ Name change document (if applicable: marriage certificate, court order)
• □ Travel itinerary (optional, only if expediting)

□ Take Passport Photos

• □ 2 identical photos (2×2 inches)
• □ White background
• □ No glasses
• □ Taken within last 6 months
• □ Printed on matte or glossy photo paper

□ Prepare Payment

• □ Fee for passport book
• □ Fee for passport card (optional)
• □ Expedited service fee (if needed)
• □ Check or money order (if mailing)

□ Package & Mail the Application

• □ Fill out DS-82 form (do NOT sign unless instructed)
• □ Place renewal form, old passport, photo(s), and payment inside
• □ Use a trackable delivery method (USPS Priority Mail or Express Mail)
• □ Keep tracking number
• □ Mail to correct State Department address (varies by standard vs expedited)

□ Track the Application

• □ Set a reminder to check status after 1 week
• □ Track through the U.S. Department of State website
• □ Watch for email notifications

□ Receive New Passport

• □ Confirm all details are correct (name, date of birth, expiration date)
• □ Store the passport in a safe place
• □ Destroy old passport if returned with holes punched

✍️ Extra Notes / Additional Items

(Add your own items to personalize the checklist.)

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