[starflyte1]

My passport does not expire until December, but I want to renew it now.

Any suggestions on the easiest way to do this? TIA

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[retiredguy123]

1. Go to the State Dept website.
2. Fill out Form DS-82 online and print it out.
3. Go to Walgreens and get passport photos.
4. Take the form, photos, your current passport, and your checkbook to one of the Post Offices or Government offices that is authorized to accept passport applications.
5. I recommend paying for both the passport booklet and the passport card. But, you can save about $60+ by not paying for the expedited service because you probably won't get it any sooner anyway.

[dtennent]

If you haven’t done so already - After you renew you passport, consider getting the global entry card under the Trusted Traveler program at U.S. Customs and Border Protection | U.S. Customs and Border Protection. It requires an application and an interview but will save you time going through immigration. Also, the known traveler number will get you in the TSA precheck at airports.

[Babubhat]

Not needed. Use the free customs app. Pay for expedited passport service when renewing

How to Get my U.S. Passport Fast

Mobile Passport Control | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Select this option if your international travel date is in the next 5 to 7 weeks.

Form DS-82 must be mailed in unless you are eligible to renew in-person at a passport agency or center. To find out if you are eligible to use Form DS-82, see our Renew a Passport page. Here's how to expedite a renewal by mail:

Fill out your DS-82 application and collect your documents.
Be sure to include the $60 expedite fee in addition to the normal application fee. See Passport Fees for more information.
Clearly mark "EXPEDITE" on the outside of the envelope.
The expedite fee does not include the optional 1-2 day delivery fee.
Purchase USPS' Priority Mail Express for faster shipping of your application to us.

[HIgolfers]

My husband renewed by mail a few months ago. Got photo at Walgreens. Got new passport in a month. Did not pay for expedited service.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by HIgolfers

My husband renewed by mail a few months ago. Got photo at Walgreens. Got new passport in a month. Did not pay for expedited service.

I agree. They offer no guarantee that paying for the expedited service will get your passport faster. In my experience, it is ripoff.

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by dtennent

If you haven’t done so already - After you renew you passport, consider getting the global entry card under the Trusted Traveler program at U.S. Customs and Border Protection | U.S. Customs and Border Protection. It requires an application and an interview but will save you time going through immigration. Also, the known traveler number will get you in the TSA precheck at airports.

Good advise.

Clear is another option that helps get through security much faster, especially at MCO with all the families.

Enjoy a faster, safer, touchless way through airport security, venue entrances, and beyond.

I usually grab my international checked bags and take as carry on once in the US to save time getting to my connection.

[Villages Kahuna]

My wife and I renewed ours by mail. It takes a couple extra weeks, but you’ve got plenty of time. USPS worked like a charm for us.

[steve1025]

Originally Posted by starflyte1

My passport does not expire until December, but I want to renew it now.

Any suggestions on the easiest way to do this?

TIA

The Villages has an office that will do all the work for you. It's on Aveune Central a block in from 441.

[WindyCityzen]

Originally Posted by starflyte1

My passport does not expire until December, but I want to renew it now.

Any suggestions on the easiest way to do this? TIA

I read the US State Dept is moving.or will be moving soon to online renewals where there are no security concerns. Global Entry customers, for instance, will have the fastest processing.

[wsachs]

Go to the Sumter County Tax Collector's office on 446/Morse Blvd. That's where you renew your license, etc. They have an office there that will take your picture, review your documents and give you an addressed envelope to mail. Less than 6 weeks.

[Bridget Staunton]

Post office north of 42 is wonderful. The lady provides excellent support & advice

[Notsocrates]

Originally Posted by starflyte1

My passport does not expire until December, but I want to renew it now.

Any suggestions on the easiest way to do this? TIA

DON'T WAIT!
Mine took 5 months last year.