How can I keep my current passport while renewing it?
by Jared
(Jupiter, FL, USA)
Question: My passport expires in April next year, so I need to get it renewed. However, I cannot be without my passport for any length of time, as I often travel to other countries such as the Bahamas by sea or air with little warning.
How can I get my passport renewed while keeping my current passport in my possession? I live in East Central Florida, so going to the Miami passport office is not really an option.
Answer: It is not possible to renew your current passport without submitting it with the application form. That is one of the requirements.
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