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If you have a valid U.S. passport book and you meet several requirements, you may be eligible for a second book. A second passport book is valid for four years or less. The new passport will include the same personal information as your other passport.
Examples of cases when we may issue a second passport book include:
- A foreign country will deny a visa or entry to you because your passport has stamps showing travel to certain countries. Example: an Israeli visa, or entry or exit stamp in some countries in the Middle East.
- You need visas for several countries on an ongoing basis because of frequent international travel. Example: you work for an international airline or a multinational company.
- You need a U.S. passport for urgent travel, and a foreign country delayed your application for a visa or cannot process it in time for your travel.
- When you need:
- A special validation for travel to a restricted country or area.
- To prevent the cancelation of a valid passport that has a valid visa.
- To change an endorsem*nt on your passport book in emergency circ*mstances.
- More endorsem*nts, but they do not fit on the endorsem*nt page of the passport book.
- A special validation for travel to a restricted country or area.
We only issue second passport books, not second passport cards.
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Steps to Apply for a Second Passport Book
1. Fill Out Your Form Online and Print ItThe form you fill out depends if you submit your most recent passport book.
- Apply for a second passport book using Form DS-82 if:
- You can send us your full-validity, 10 year passport, and
- You meet the other requirements to renew.
- Renew your second passport book using Form DS-82 if you can submit it with your application.
- Apply in personat an acceptance facility or passport agencyusing Form DS-11if you cannot submit your passport book.
Tips to complete your form:
- Complete all parts of the form on a desktop or laptop computer.
- Sign and date Form DS-82.
- Do not sign Form DS-11until asked to do so by a passport acceptance agent or employee.
- Print your form on single-sided paper. We do not accept double-sided forms.
- Check the information you entered if you did not get the form you expected to receive on our form filler.
- You may request a larger passport book with more visa pages atno extra cost. Check the 'large book' box at the top of the form.
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2. Submit a Signed StatementComplete a signed and dated statementexplaining why you need a second passport book.
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3. Provide a New Passport PhotoYou must provide one new photo with your application. Go to ourPassport Photo pagefor photo requirements and to see examples of photos.
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4. Calculate FeesWe have different fees that depend on your application, and how fast you need your passport. Go to our Passport Fees page for more information.
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5. Submit your Application- Traveling in more than 3 weeks?
- Form DS-82: Mail your application and supporting documents to one of the addresses on the form.
- Form DS-11: Go to apassport acceptance facility. Check with the facility to see if you need to make an appointment.
- Traveling in less than 3 weeks?Make an appointmentto apply at a passport agency or center.
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6. Track your StatusYou canenroll in email updatesabout your application status, andlearn more about each status update.
It may take 2 weeks from the day you apply until your application status is “In Process.”
Replacing your second passport book after a name change
| If ... | Then... |
| You are requesting the name changeless than one year sincereceiving your second passport and legally changing your name |
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| You are requesting the name changemore than one year after receiving your second passport or legally changing your name | Follow the application steps listed above in the "Steps to Apply for a Second Passport Book" section on this webpage. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply for a second passport at an acceptance facility?It depends.
If you are using Forms DS-82 or DS-5504, mail these forms using the U.S. Postal Service.Postal employees should never review these forms before you mail them.
If you are using Form DS-11, go to an acceptance facility. An agent will review and accept your form and supporting documents. You may need to make an appointment at these locations.
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Will there be any markings on my second passport to show that it is different?Yes. We will print a special endorsem*nt code in your passport book.
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Will I get a new passport number when I get a second passport book?Yes. When you receive your second passport book, the number on the document will be different.
Update yourTrusted Traveler account informationwith your new passport number.
Last Updated: April 4, 2024
Processing Times
Routine:6-8 weeks*
Expedited: 2-3 weeks and an extra $60*
*Consider the total time it will take to get a passport when you are booking travel.Processing times only include the time your application is at a passport agency or center.
- It may take up to 2 weeks for applications to arrive at a passport agency or center. It may take up to 2 weeks for you to receive a completed passport after we print it.
- Processing times + mailing times = total time to get a passport
Urgent Travel:See our Get my Passport Fast page.
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