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[Passports](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/swift-knowledge-base/passports?hsLang=en) # How to Apply for a Passport Renewal ## Learn what documents are required for a passport renewal and how to submit them to Swift. #### 🧾 Required Documents Send directly to Swift: - DS-82 - Passport photo - Most recent U.S. passport - Swift Letter of Authorization - International flight itinerary *(Not required for 2–3 week service)* --- #### ✏️ Renewal with Name Change Include: - Original name change document (e.g., marriage certificate) - Copy of driver’s license showing new name --- #### 🪪 Passport Card Renewal - Renewing book + card → include both - Renewing book only → card not required - Adding a card → check box in both the Swift order form and DS-82 form --- #### 💡 Important Notes - Signatures must be original - Use the DS-82 form link included in the instruction email from Swift - If the applicant's passport has been expired for 5 years or more, the applicant is not eligible to renew their passport and must proceed through the new passport process - Damaged passports may require DS-11 instead and may not be eligible for the renewal process - [FAQs](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/swift-knowledge-base/faqs?hsLang=en) - [Visas](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/swift-knowledge-base/visas?hsLang=en) - [Passports](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/swift-knowledge-base/passports?hsLang=en) - [Processing Times](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/swift-knowledge-base/processing-times?hsLang=en) - [Government Requirements](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/swift-knowledge-base/government-requirements?hsLang=en) - [Payments & Billing](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/swift-knowledge-base/payments-billing?hsLang=en) - [Shipping & Delivery](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/swift-knowledge-base/shipping-delivery?hsLang=en) - [China Visas](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/swift-knowledge-base/china-visas?hsLang=en) - [Communication & Support](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/swift-knowledge-base/communication-support?hsLang=en) - [Tracking and Status](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/swift-knowledge-base/tracking-and-status?hsLang=en) - [Passports](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/swift-knowledge-base/passports) - Visas - [Visas](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/swift-knowledge-base/visas) - [China Visas](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/swift-knowledge-base/china-visas) - Your Order - [Shipping & Delivery](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/swift-knowledge-base/shipping-delivery) - [Tracking & Status](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/swift-knowledge-base/tracking-and-status) - [Payments & Billing](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/swift-knowledge-base/payments-billing) - Requirements - [Processing Times](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/swift-knowledge-base/processing-times) - [Government Requirements](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/swift-knowledge-base/government-requirements) - Support - [FAQs](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/swift-knowledge-base/swift-passport-and-visa-services-frequently-asked-questions) - [Communication & Support](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/swift-knowledge-base/communication-support) [![Swift\_logo\_reverse1](https://support.swiftpassportservices.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Swift_logo_reverse1.webp?width=190&height=43&name=Swift_logo_reverse1.webp "Swift_logo_reverse1")](https://www.swiftpassportservices.com/) Copyright © 2026, Swift Passport & Visa Services