How long before expiration can you renew a US Passport?
My US passport expires in just over a year but I've only got one empty page left in it and I've already had extra pages added once.
I'm going to be in the US for a short while and am considering renewing my passport while I'm there.
Am I able to renew a passport that has more than one year of validity left on it so that I can get a new one with more pages?
Best Answer
There is no restriction on how early you renew your passport - it costs them just the same since you're paying for it anyway - it just doesn't make sense to, obviously, if you have lots of pages. However in your case you may indeed want to.
From the Bureau of Consular Affairs: How to Renew Your US Passport
And if you wish to find your closest location to do so, if you're not going to be mailing it in:
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What is the earliest I can renew my US passport?
Your passport can be renewed at any time, though the Department of State website suggests renewing it within nine months of the passport expiration date, found on the passport's data page. Passports for Americans ages 16 and older are valid for 10 years, while those for younger children can be used for five years.Can I renew my US passport 4 months before it expires?
Yes. Your passport does not have to be expired for you to renew it. If you want to renew both a valid passport book and passport card, you must submit both documents.US Passport Renewal Process | How to Renew Your US Passport by Mail
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