You are eligible to submit an application with us if at least one of the conditions below are true:
- You are applying for your first U.S. passport.
- You are under the age of 16.
- Your previous U.S. passport:
- was issued when you were under age 16.
- was lost, stolen, or damaged.
- was issued more than 15 years ago.
If none of the above statements apply, you may be eligible to renew your passport by mail using Form DS-82