can legally document a change of name The advantage of the DS-82 passport renewal form is a traveller can mail in the form on their own, and they also do not have to pay the $35 processing fee associated with a DS-11 passport application. DS64 Lost Lost or stolen passport requires DS64 in addition to DS11 only if the lost passport is valid due to the second passport rule: Second passport More than one valid United States passport of the same type may not be held, except if authorized by the Department of State. It is routine for the Department of State to authorize a holder of a regular passport to hold, in addition, a diplomatic passport or an official passport or a no-fee passport. One circumstance which may call for issuance of a second passport of a particular type is a prolonged visa-processing delay. Another is safety or security, such as travel between Israel and a country which refuses to grant entry to a person with a passport which indicates travel to Israel. The period of validity of a second passport issued under either circumstance is generally four years from the date of issue. Document requirements valid state photo ID birth certificate or naturalization certificate 2x2 photo Passport photograph Passport photo requirements are very specific. Official State Department photographic guidelines are available online. The height of the head (top of hair to bottom of chin) should measure Eye height is between from the bottom of the photo Front view, full face, open eyes, closed mouth, and neutral expression Full head from the top of the hair to the shoulders Plain white or off-white background No shadows on the face or in the background No sunglasses (unless medically necessary). As of November 1, 2016, the wearing of eyeglasses in U.S. passport photos is not allowed. No hat or head covering (unless for religious purposes; religious head covering must not obscure hairline) Normal contrast and lighting Fees Fees for applying vary based on whether or not an applicant is applying for a new passport or they are renewing an expiring passport. Fees also vary depending on whether an applicant is under the age of 16. Price history In 1983, the State Department declared that the existing passport fee of $10 was insufficient to cover costs, so the fee was raised from $10 to $35, and new passports were changed to be