Extend a limited-validity passport.
A limited-validity passport is one issued with less than the full 10 years (or less than 5 years for a child under 16). The path to a full-validity passport depends on when and where it was issued. We confirm your exact route and expedite it.
Our service fee, by speed
Government fee, photos and shipping are listed separately below.
When to come in
- Monday to Friday
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Saturday & Sunday
- 9 AM to 3 PM
In short
- A passport issued for less than the full validity, usually for a citizenship, identity, name, or document reason
- Bring your current passport and documentary evidence that resolves the original limitation
- The form you file depends on when and where the passport was issued, see below
- We take your passport photos in our office
Government fee, photos and shipping
See the full cost breakdownWhat to bring
For your limited validity. Bring originals where noted. We take your photo in office.
Which application applies to you
Find the line that matches your passport, then follow it to the right process. Not sure? Call us and we confirm it in a minute.
Issued in the U.S., less than 1 year ago
File a re-application to correct the limitation. Go to Changes & Corrections
Issued in the U.S., more than 1 year ago
Apply for a brand-new passport. Go to New Passport
Emergency passport issued overseas, less than 1 year ago
File a re-application. Go to Changes & Corrections
Emergency passport issued overseas, 1 to 15 years ago
Renew it by mail. Go to Passport Renewal
Bring documentary evidence. The Passport Office needs the document that resolves the original limitation, for example proof of citizenship, identity, or a name change. We tell you exactly which document to bring before you come in.
How it works
Call or come in with your limited-validity passport. We confirm which application applies.
We take your photo, complete the right form with you, and you pick your speed.
We expedite and return your full-validity passport by your travel date.
Ready for your limited validity?
Call with your travel date and we will tell you the fastest option. Se habla español.