How to Fill Out Form DS-82; USA Passport Renewal Application for Eligible Individuals

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Welcome to my video about how to fill out Form DS-82; USA Passport Renewal Application for Eligible Individuals. We'll walk through the application and talk about the individual items and how to deal with them. Let me know if you have any questions about getting your passport in the comments!
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@hakieamaru Год назад

By far the best guide out there. Thank you very much, helped me with all of my uncertainties!

@devsnsox Год назад

anxiety went away with this video. thank you!

@NickDemski Год назад

My pleasure 😄

@NoOneHere2Day Год назад

Not being able to make a mistake and use white out is stressful AF.

@NickDemski Год назад

@@NoOneHere2Day no doubt!

@Matokh39 8 месяцев назад

@@NickDemskihello please please answer my question 😢, do I have to fill up the form with capital letters ? Thank you 😊

@NickDemski 4 месяца назад

@@Matokh39 yes with big block capital letters

@MarinetteWinters 2 месяца назад

I don't know why I felt so nervous filling this out, but watching you do it made me feel a lot better! Thank you ^-^

@visuaL2q 2 года назад

Lol, I always get nervous when applying for official renewals of certificates. These videos are always reassuring to do side by side! :)

@TuanTran-er9yl 6 месяцев назад

Your video helps me so much and confident how to fill out the form to renewal my passport...Thanks so much.

@NickDemski 6 месяцев назад

My pleasure

@dalimedina4503 Год назад

The only video that explains everything ❤

@Silcoonsixx 6 месяцев назад

Seeing you go through this is very helpful as a Canadian/ based CAN/AM dual citizen tryign to get things renewed haha, glad I turned to youtube.

@NickDemski 4 месяца назад

Happy to help!

@darryl.c7972 Год назад

I just did this, but used auto fill, then printed out the two pages. Its a much better look than hand writing.

@Jeannekuntz Год назад

thank you so much! I had a question about line #10 (last name first or first name last) and you answered it!

@NickDemski Год назад

My pleasure!

@filipgurl Год назад

Same here! Thank you so much

@MrRob111 8 месяцев назад

Me too! Line 10 did not specify which name to start with

@Gmaxgi 8 месяцев назад

@@NickDemski Hello 👋 can you please answer my question ? I'll appreciate that

@michaelcooper4296 5 месяцев назад

fantastic step by step guide, you deserve all the credit! Definitely earned a sub.

@NickDemski 5 месяцев назад

Ty and I’m happy to help!

@camiskater66 Год назад

The section that says STOP i need to have two forms printed? Can you explain this three steps

@Gmaxgi 8 месяцев назад

Hello.can i renew my passport book and passport card in the same DS 82 form ? They both expired in the same time because i applied for both of them at the same time.Thank you

@camillecrichlow8138 Месяц назад

Thank you! I I wasn’t sure if I was supposed to put my first name or last name and first for box 10

@yanielmendez7920 Год назад

Is it okay that I used check-marks when checking off the boxes, or did I need to use an X like how you did? Thank you so much.

@NickDemski Год назад

Yes it’s okay

@JuanManuelAndrade 14 дней назад

thanks for this awesome video! if there are no traveling plans, can I just leave that last space in blank?

@DidIDoThaat 7 месяцев назад

Great informative video! One question on the first page that you were signing what was the box you left blank on the top right corner? That have options to check D. O. S. NFR. END# Exp.

@NickDemski 7 месяцев назад

That’s for office use 😊

@aminnguyen8079 Год назад

You are so thorough. Thanks.

@NickDemski Год назад

My pleasure.

@carolgreen6291 4 месяца назад

Thanks so much for sharing this.

@LovelyHorizons 5 месяцев назад

This is SO helpful, thank you so much!!

@NickDemski 5 месяцев назад

My pleasure 😊

@VeronicaSilva-ek5hl 3 месяца назад

Nicaragua what a coincidence trying to fill this form to go there

@NickDemski 3 месяца назад

cool hope u have fun!

@EveSimone Год назад

On number #10 where it asks for your name "as printed" on your most recent US passport book: passports have the Surname first and then the first and middle initial if included so should it be Doe, Jacob Marley or Jacob Marley Doe?

@superboy3229 Месяц назад

I am confused that you wrote in the future on book issue date into passport information. I am stuck with book issue date... which I write expiration or issue on book issue date????????

@pinkrollergirl 2 месяца назад

Other than the travel area at the end, you did not explain if a space should say N/A, be blank or always put NONE if that question doesn't pertain to the applicant. I am referring to a name change when I have none. Can you elaborate? Should all blank spaces say NONE. or just leave blank. or say N/A. ?? Thanks.

@NickDemski 2 месяца назад

@@pinkrollergirl leaving things blank is okay if they don’t pertain to you 👍

@pinkrollergirl 2 месяца назад

@@NickDemski thank you for your quick response.

@NickDemski 2 месяца назад

@@pinkrollergirl for sure, you caught me at a good time 👍

@theyeti101101 Год назад

Is it a big problem if I forgot the little dashes for my emergency contacts phone number? Do I have to reprint the form? Thanks for the great vid, BTW.

@NickDemski Год назад

Shouldn’t be a problem for you 🙏

@mrsdizi1234 3 месяца назад

Thank you on the travel plans, I do not have my cruise yet booked as I want to make sure my passport arrives before I book. But I do have an idea on which one to book, What would I put in that section ( travel Plans) as I would like to expidite my passport. Can I still expidite if itenerary is not confirmed? Thank you

@lunali4517 Год назад

This video has been so helpful. Can you leave Q17 blank if you don’t have an additional phone number?

@NickDemski Год назад

Yes you can do that

@johnq.random1496 Год назад

Awesome. Where do I mail the application to?

@ThunderCows Год назад

Can you put forward slashes between the numbers in the dates? Cause I did…😳

@NickDemski Год назад

i guess you'll find out

@bus_driver4100 Год назад

Thank you! I was able to complete my form.

@NickDemski Год назад

My pleasure

@LolaVonSchwizzle93 Год назад

Can you write in all capital letters? Thank you.

@Gmaxgi 8 месяцев назад

I have the same question and I have been waiting for him to respond for more than a week 😂

@taste_si 4 месяца назад

Hello, for question #11 if by marriage in another country is the name change location the overseas city and state (as shown on marriage certificate) or the US city and state where the name change took place? If the US city/state, what date would be used? The day SSN and/or driver's license changed? The question is confusing to me based on my situation.

@r3b0rn_mike117 10 месяцев назад

And if you didn’t get an official name change, how do you fill out section 9 for the name change? Just leave it blank?

@meriamsuleiman9801 Месяц назад

Very helpful information, thanks

@NickDemski Месяц назад

my pleasure to help

@evelyntaylor4470 9 месяцев назад

Pg 1.Question #5 on DS 82... My US passport has not been limited from the normal...yes/no....I think no,,,but that's confusing

@iraclutario686 Год назад

Hi! I'm looking to renew my passport but I'm now using my married name. On box 1, do I write my name exactly as it was on my old passport (unmarried) or do I write my married name? Then on box 9, maiden name or married name? Thanks!

@kaylakastner Год назад

Hey! I had the same question, I think you can write your married name as long as you’re sending in your marriage certificate. That’s what I’m doing! Would love for him to appt and confirm this is correct :)

@YMFinancial-y7n 10 месяцев назад

Same question! Please answer

@wendyramos2696 2 года назад

Hey so for “Occupation” box I’m not employed yet since I just graduated from high school. What should I put? Student? Unemployed? Or simply leave it blank?

@NickDemski 2 года назад

student would be okay, unemployed would be fine...I dont think that one matters too much because it's not info they include on your passport

@Mikey-bg9zf 4 месяца назад

Good video but there are several contingencies you leave out....what if no middle name? Leave it blank? Or what if the word exceeds available boxes, i.e. city, country is longer than boxes provided?

@NickDemski 4 месяца назад

You can leave out any info that doesn't apply. And for any info that doesn't fit, you can attach an additional sheet of paper and include that info there

@yvonnel5441 Год назад

Thank you. Clearly explained.

@NickDemski Год назад

My pleasure, happy to help 🙏

@unbiasedreviews5978 Год назад

Very detailed. Thanks!

@NickDemski Год назад

My pleasure 🙏

@sprth-bc2ne 2 года назад

For field 10, it says 'as appears' which on passports is last, first, middle. When filling this out however you enter first middle last?

@NickDemski 2 года назад

"as appears" refers only to the spelling of the corresponding item

@sprth-bc2ne 2 года назад

Uh oh, the clerk at the office told us to do last first middle!

@NickDemski 2 года назад

I'm sure it won't hurt if you included commas, they'll understand how it's supposed to be written. But definitely double check your data when you get passport back to make sure it's all accurate 🙌

@automateguru 5 месяцев назад

If I previously had both book and card but now only want a book (trying to get this thing very quickly and figured a card would just slow it down). Should I enter my expired Card info on the form?

@alenshi9355 2 месяца назад

I'm having trouble with question 9. I recently made a small change to my name: I changed one letter in my first name, middle name, and last name. Could you please clarify how I should enter this information? Should I put my first and middle names on line A and my last name on line B?

@NickDemski 2 месяца назад

those lines, A and B, are for separate former names, so you would write your previous name on A. And because it's likely that your name will require more space than what's provided, simply attach an additional sheet of paper to the application that includes the info

@angelruiz1570 5 месяцев назад

Question! Do I need to send my passport card with the form to get my passport book? My passport card isn't expired, but will I need to like trade in my passport card for the passport book?

@alanzo4955 Год назад

You almost put my Bday. Bravo(almost).

@jonathanmichaelaliwarga6842 Год назад

1. Last name --> First name --> Middle name... wouldn't that be the order for 10. (name again)?

@NickDemski Год назад

please watch the video to see how to do it

@jonathanmichaelaliwarga6842 Год назад

@@NickDemski I did; 1. you put the last Name first and 10. you put the first name first..

@michaelb2688 8 месяцев назад

How do you know the fees when renewing? For example I want the card and the passport and get it expedited. Can I go to the post office and ask them ?

@ventriloquistvance2388 2 месяца назад

Where can I find your video where you talk about the 2x2 photo that I am supposed to put on my application?

@NickDemski 2 месяца назад

@@ventriloquistvance2388 in my channel if you click on videos and then search for ‘passport photo’

@chamogarcia4401 Год назад

In pade 3 or middle page on the top right , there's a box with small squares with the letters D,O,S and NFR. Is that for the use of the issuing officer? Thanks

@NickDemski Год назад

Yes office use

@chamogarcia4401 Год назад

@@NickDemski Thanks a lot. 👍

@chamogarcia4401 Год назад

@@NickDemski Should I mail my passport card and passport with the application to renew both?

@cecilialopez4154 4 месяца назад

I’m in doubt about the 1st page the rectangle in the right top side. Have options: D, O, S and NFR End#. Exp. I have to fill that?

@NickDemski 4 месяца назад

that's for office use, ignore that section

@heidis.883 2 года назад

Can we fill out the form and print just 1 page front and back? Or do we need to print the 2 page forms separately? Thanks.

@NickDemski 2 года назад

Good question! No front and back printing, one sheet for each page is necessary 🙏

@rafaelrodriguez5123 Год назад

What about the form that you get from the usps that has the instructions on the back? Can we send it like that?

@TheFrankSorensen 2 года назад

What is the thing in the top right corner of page 1 of 2? It has a blank space and "D, O, S, NFR. End. #. Exp."

@NickDemski 2 года назад

That is for office use only. Do not write or mark in that section 😉

@TheFrankSorensen 2 года назад

@@NickDemski thank you! 😚

@katerinarich9626 Год назад

Was wondering what that box on the top right corner is and you didn’t even mention it. I guess I’ll leave it blank 😅

@NickDemski Год назад

It’s for office use, yes, leave it blank

@brightpurplestar42 Год назад

Are you supposed to include the expedite fee and normal fee in the same check?

@NickDemski Год назад

yes they will go together but the execution fee goes to the facility

@AishaAli-f8q Год назад

Thank you so much for helping. What about if I only have certificate? No book No card yet? 5:39? Can I also change my first name same application?

@NickDemski Год назад

If you don’t have a passport book or card yet, you should apply with form DS-11. This form here, DS-82, is for renewals.

@AishaAli-f8q Год назад

@@NickDemski thank you I will .

@r3lvly 4 месяца назад

Hello, I have a question about the hair color section. If my natural hair color is black but there's some grey due to aging, do I still put black for the hair color?

@wijdanal-lami4714 Год назад

HI, thanks for the video,can you please video how to past the pitcher in application.

@lauraramos409 2 года назад

Question…. I am sending paper work in… where do i sign the passport application or i dont?

@NickDemski 2 года назад

@7:08

@markfairweather101 2 года назад

Great detailed video. Thanks

@NickDemski 2 года назад

My pleasure 🙌

@G_mpDWLe111 Год назад

Do you need to put an “x” or can you color in the whole box?

@NickDemski Год назад

An x or check mark will suffice. As long as the information is clear, it’s usually okay.

@andreadrever1073 8 месяцев назад

What's that box on the upper right?

@jaimetorraco8487 2 месяца назад

I came to this video with the same question...

@jessicaarnold61 4 месяца назад

I have a question. So I’m using the form to change my name on my passport. My maiden name is on my old passport. I’m changing it to my married name. So my married name is in section one and my maiden name is in section 10. Do I still write my maiden last name in section 9?

@zoepapagiannis8135 8 месяцев назад

I printed my application but I noticed that I left some boxes blank but I do not have an answer to that are optional but one of the questions is do I have travel plans and I do now so am I able to manually write that in in Black Ink before I send my application in and can I leave any other boxes blank or do I have to put in a manually

@HdksvjeJsjdkvdjhd-cc8ss Месяц назад

Excellent Thanks a lot

@NickDemski Месяц назад

@@HdksvjeJsjdkvdjhd-cc8ss happy to help!

@Jessicamvflorida 8 месяцев назад

What if they put my first and middle name as one given name instead of seperate names. It causes problems living abroad.

@theredheadedheathen7615 Год назад

Since this is the renewal form, you should’ve went over the eligibility questions, those are worded weirdly

@NickDemski Год назад

I have other videos where I go over which form you should use and answer other questions. I’m not sure what you mean specifically so maybe check out the other videos of mine and leave a more specific question and I might be able to help more 🙏

@robronnie1360 Год назад

Excellent. Thanks! But how do I attach the photo? Do you need a special kind of stapler?

@NickDemski Год назад

Regular stapler is fine. I made a video about passport photos where I believe I showed the way to do it

@kaelahhunter2134 Год назад

Which date do I use regarding my marriage certificate? There is the date issued, the date it was received from the officiant, our marriage date, and the date I picked up the certified copies!

@NickDemski Год назад

I don't think you need your marriage certiciate for this form do you? which item are you looking at

@trippleaj 5 месяцев назад

Question, do I have to spell out “apartment” or can I abbreviate it APT?

@VanIyke 3 месяца назад

What is the far right box for? The one with NFR acronym on it?

@NickDemski 3 месяца назад

office use only

@ramonesparza8487 2 года назад

Helped a lot! Thanks!

@NickDemski 2 года назад

You're very welcome

@Jessicamvflorida 8 месяцев назад

What if your not employed or go to school? Or you have a remote part time job in the u.s but none in country of residence

@sherwinaime Год назад

What is your filling this out for a child out of the country , first passport who lives outside of the us. Do you put the address outside of the us ? What is you were divorced the name hasn’t been changed and you dont have the divorce paper ? What do you do ?

@NickDemski Год назад

The mailing address will be where the documents get sent to the applicant. But if a person is living outside the USA, they should be applying for their passport at the embassy nearest them. You should use your full legal name, regardless of marriage status.

@sherwinaime Год назад

@@NickDemski Thank You so much for responding so quickly.

@kenkoh1724 Год назад

For no. 18, what if I have no fixed abode but only a PO BOX? Can I leave it blank?

@itsagtv Год назад

Can It be typed like through adobe acorbat except the signature of course??

@NickDemski Год назад

Yes

@daniakhan5694 Год назад

but this form said it should be electronically filled

@fUjiMaNia 5 месяцев назад

is it ok to sign using blue ink? my form was filled online and printed in color. So everything is printed in black except for the signature date??

@NickDemski 5 месяцев назад

Hello, actually it must be in black ink, it’s one of their requirements

@gjmottet 10 месяцев назад

Do you just leave the little box in the corner with the blank white rectangle with D O S NSR under it blank? I haven't been able to find if that is something I fill out or they fill out.

@NickDemski 10 месяцев назад

Leave it blank, it’s for office use

@TheOfficialMcDonalds Год назад

Does it have to be all caps? I did it like normal. I was afraid they would require caps..

@jameslongo4601 Месяц назад

Can you fill out the forms online and then print it out and sign it instead of hand writing it.

@NickDemski Месяц назад

@@jameslongo4601 yes there is a form filler on passport.gov you can use

@jameslongo4601 Месяц назад

@@NickDemski Thank you so much.

@marifdard4569 6 месяцев назад

So my last name changed but my previous last name I’m using it as my middle name so what do I write in other name section 9

@mydaughterheatherlarose Год назад

Good video! I was wondering what to do with the top right box that has 4 small boxes underneath labeled D,O,S,NFR.. I see you left them blank, no need to fill. And section next to picture name as it appears on current passport... your presentation shows First name first, middle then last, thank you, because my passport shows last name first....

@NickDemski Год назад

The top right box is office-use, so no need to do anything with that. For your name just use the template that I described here because my last name appears on top of my given name on my passport as well

@mydaughterheatherlarose Год назад

@@NickDemski I liked the video it answered all my questions, thank you!

@NickDemski Год назад

my pleasure!

@Mr.Saturday123 8 месяцев назад

Where can i find the form ds-82 for print out?

@Halfpace52 11 месяцев назад

What is the box on upper right corner? 🔲D. 🔲O. 🔲S. 🔲NFR?? End #----- Exp----?.

@NickDemski 11 месяцев назад

Office use only

@johnnunu6701 7 месяцев назад

What if my first name has 26 letters and it does not fit in the boxes? Surprisingly my expired passport can fit my whole first name, but this application does not have enough spaces. What do you advise that I do? Someone please help me.

@NickDemski 7 месяцев назад

Attach another sheet of paper and include your info there

@karlburkhamer994 4 месяца назад

What if your name is TOO long for Question #10?

@NickDemski 4 месяца назад

You can add additional info on another sheet of paper

@PurpleBox89 5 месяцев назад

Is 17 required to fill out? Like if you only have the one number?

@kimla4807 Год назад

This application for adults renew ? Children under 16 years renew which form????

@montramaya5324 7 месяцев назад

My passport has 1 month leave before the expiration date. Can I still renew my passport? I will choose to expedited option. In some questions if I don't answer do I need to leave it blank or use N/A? Another question is travel plan. I have plan to travel at the end of this year 2024 but not very sure on the date do I need to write it on?

@NickDemski 7 месяцев назад

You can renew. It’s okay to leave some answers blank. You don’t have to include your travel plans.

@jw2par Год назад

My printer didn't print the boxes dark enough to put each letter in . Would that be a problem ?

@NickDemski Год назад

It could be, yes.

@neelumbahaduri7045 6 месяцев назад

hi, so do i not add my new last name to the form? i only include my maiden last name and just attach my marriage certificate to the form?

@edgarchavez4645 7 месяцев назад

Can i leave Questin 11 blank ? Or what answer do i have to put ?

@saiyedsallahuddin1040 10 месяцев назад

My uncle lives in India. He is an USA citizen.Can someone else on my uncle's behalf receive his passport in anywhere in India? Please reply. Very much Appreciated your video. You are great

@NickDemski 10 месяцев назад

You can have it sent to any mailing address, but he should check with the embassy in India because he might have to pick it up there instead

@cat77104 Год назад

Ok but where do We sent this application? form doesn’t include address.

@NickDemski Год назад

Go to the following link, click on item 6, and see the relevant mailing address for your situation. Link here: travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew.html

@marymccardell2734 4 месяца назад

Thank you! ❤

@benbrown9053 Год назад

I have a different question. My printer didn't print the shades of gray, basically everything that's meant to be blue but on your form is gray, it only printed what isn't blue but what is black.. does that matter? Because it's just shaded background

@NickDemski Год назад

The colors don’t matter too much as long as everything is clear and legible. What your write should be only in black, however.

@benbrown9053 Год назад

@NickDemski thank you.. because everything that is blue is just blank and honestly it's just shaded background so everything else shows up.. I didn't think it was a problem but wanted a second opinion

@Cr1ms0nRav3n 4 месяца назад

What if for hair color, your hair is greying out, so it’s sort of a combination of black and grey. Do you write black? Or grey or both?

@NickDemski 4 месяца назад

Black/grey is probably fine

@Irothelegend1 Год назад

If you are a Jr and it’s included in your passport do you include it in the middle name or what are the appropriate sections? Jr is in the given names section of my passport.