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LearnedHand

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5. They totally did have an FAQ about this!

Mon Jun 30, 2025, 11:55 PM

Jun 30

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/passport-help/faqs.html#card

3. Can I get a passport card if I already have a passport book?

Yes. If you already have a passport book and you are eligible to use Form DS-82, you may apply for a passport card by mail as a "renewal" even if it is your first passport card.

You can do the same and apply for your first passport book by mail as a "renewal" if you already have a passport card.

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So in order to get a passport card [View all] drray23 Jun 30 OP

Do get the passport card if you renew LearnedHand Jun 30 #1

I need to look at that. If its possible to do it in person, I definitely would. drray23 Jun 30 #2

Ah I understand! LearnedHand Jun 30 #3

yes you can drray23 Jun 30 #4

Or keep it Pachamama Jul 1 #15

They totally did have an FAQ about this! LearnedHand Jun 30 #5

indeed. thats what I was discussing. drray23 Jun 30 #6

Got it! Sorry I'm a bit slow today LearnedHand Jun 30 #7

I did that about 4 years ago BigmanPigman Jul 1 #13

use fedex WhiteTara Jul 1 #8

I'm so glad I took care of this barbtries Jul 1 #9

Sending your passport... La Urraca Jul 1 #10

For what it's worth... DET Jul 1 #11

Naturalized citizen experience KentuckyWoman Jul 1 #12

Application JustTooMuch Jul 1 #14

Knock on wood for you, we recently renewed my husband's American passport and had the same experience others LauraInLA Jul 1 #16