What do you do with your old passport when you renew it?

Yes, in most cases, we will return the old, canceled passport to you. The old passport may be sent separately from your new passport. We recommend keeping your old passport in a safe place as it is considered proof of your U.S. citizenship.

Do I send old passport when renewing?

When it comes time to renew a passport, one of the most common questions we hear is “Can I keep my old passport?” The answer is yes – eventually. While you do have to submit your old passport as part of the passport renewal process, your old, cancelled passport is usually sent back to you once the renewal goes through.

Do you keep your old passport number when you renew?

Does a passport renewal mean a passport number change? Unfortunately, it does . When you get a new passport, you get a new passport number to keep track of and you'll need to update your records accordingly. If you book a flight but your passport is set to expire soon, your new passport will have a new passport number.

What do I use while my passport is being renewed?

Answer: You need to submit your most recent passport (valid or expired) with the rest of the application requirements. Passport services no longer issues additional pages so you may want to request for the non-regular 52-page passport book. The old passport will be returned to you once the renewal process is completed.

Can I renew my passport at the post office?

Nothing lasts forever, and that includes your passport. Its 10-year viability seems like a lifetime when it first arrives in the mail, but time ticks away, and its expiration date is looming. The bad news is that you cannot renew a passport at a passport acceptance office, including the post office.

Where do I send my old passport when renewing UK?

Can I buy a plane ticket while my passport is being renewed?

Answer: The name and passport number on your airline ticket must match exactly the name and number on your passport. So, yes, entering the information form your expired passport can cause problems since your renewed passport will have a different number.

Where do I send my old passport UK?

It's possible that, once your old passport has expired, you don't wish to renew it. In that scenario, one thing you can do with your expired passports is simply send them back to the UK Passport Office. If you don't want to renew your passport, you can simply request that they dispose of your expired one.

Do I need my old passport to get a new one?

You must submit your most recent passport with your application. Please note: Your U.S. passport book and/or card must meet all of the requirements listed at the top of this page. Your old passport book and/or card will be returned to you, but generally it will come in a separate mailing from your new passport.

Can I still use my old passport while waiting for a new one?

Use your old passport and you will be able to travel anywhere as long as there is 6 months validity remaining. Might be different for each country. In the US they take your old passport while processing the new one. They send both to you, but the old one has holes punched in it to invalidate it.

Do you need to send old passport when renewing online UK?

Do I need to send in my old UK passport when renewing? To answer this common question, yes, you will need to send in your old British passport when you renew it. This is done so that Her Majesty's Passport office can officially verify your details and compare them against your online passport renewal forms.

Why didn't I get my old passport back when I renewed?

The cancelled passport will be sent separately from the renewed one. Because they are sent separately, the two documents usually arrive on different days. If the renewed passport arrives first, don't get anxious about getting the old passport back. It should arrive within a day or two.

Can I staple my old and new passport?

No! Don't do this! If you put a staple through your passport it could be judged as being “damaged” which will be enough to deny you entry to any other country even if you have a valid visa or residency.

What do I do with my old UK passport?

Passports are currently not recyclable. The UK Passport office states that once sent back to them, they will be 'appropriately disposed of'. It's unclear what this actually means however it's likely to be that the passports are incinerated and/or sent to landfill securely due to the materials they are made of.

When should I renew my UK passport before it expires?

Nine months before the passport expiry date if you don't have a trip planned but want to ensure you will always have at least six months validity left for that unexpected last-minute holiday, noting the 10 week renewal times.

Is it better to renew or get new passport?

If your passport is lost, stolen, or damaged, you will need to use the new passport application. Another common reason you might need to use the new passport application form if you had a passport before is if you changed your name but don't have the legal proof.

Is renewing a passport faster than getting a new one?

Answer: It takes the State Department Bureau of Consular Services the same amount of time to process a passport renewal as it does an application for a new passport. Regular processing normally takes 4-6 weeks except under unusual circumstances.

What supporting documents do I need for a UK passport renewal?

Once you have a British passport, the renewal is relatively easy, compared to getting a new passport for the first time. You won't need any documents to renew your passport digitally, but you will need a current photograph of yourself, a credit or debit card, and your current passport.

Should you destroy old passports?

Never simply throw a passport away. Even if the government has canceled it, it could still be used by thieves to commit forgery or identity theft. Do not destroy a passport unless it has been officially canceled. Even if it is expired, you may need to present it to a passport agency in order to obtain a replacement.

Do I need to send a return envelope with my passport UK?

All passports will be returned by post. Please ensure that you include a stamped, self-addressed envelope with your application (minimum first class large letter stamp). It is recommended that you submit a registered envelope and note the tracking number, which can be tracked on the Royal Mail website.

Can you travel with a passport that expires in 2 months?

Answer: Your passport is valid until the date of expiration. The only problem may be the entry requirements of the country or countries you plan to visit. Many countries require your passport have 3 to 6 months validity remaining before they will allow you to enter or issue a travel visa.

How can I renew my passport online?

How long is a passport valid after expiration?

Answer: There is no penalty for renewing your passport a few months after it expires. If you wait more than 5 years after the expiration date, you will no longer be able to renew by mail but will be required to apply for a new passport at an application acceptance facility.

Where can I dispose of old passports?

In essence, you would probably need to fully burn it to ashes to effectively destroy it.” You can also send your expired passport to the U.S. State Department passport agency and request that they destroy it.

Can I destroy an expired UK passport?

If your passport has expired, do not shred or throw it away. You need information from expired passports to renew them. It's also advisable to keep long-expired passports, even after renewal. This is because they provide a timeline of your citizenship and international movements.

How do I destroy my British passport?

Cut the passport into 4 equal pieces, making sure the picture and passport antenna (a copper wire embedded in the book) are cut through. 2. Use an electronic shredder to destroy the pieces (if one is available).