Sent my DS-82 renewal double-sided

[Asq-Ttv 4]

Hello All,

I had just realized that I sent my Passport renewal application double-sided in the mail today. 😞 

Just wanted to ask if some of you may have experienced this situation and what was the end result. 

I am very concerned that it will be rejected and may take a long time to send back to me due to this covid situation.

Any chance they will process it, or are they very strict about it?

 

[xyz12345 260]

It's going to be rejected acc to below so just submit a new application anyway.

 

Acc to https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/forms.html

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You must print your form single-sided. We do not accept double-sided forms.

 

Edited July 9, 2020 by xyz12345

[Asq-Ttv 4]

Should I wait for the whole package to be returned to me? 

 

Edited July 9, 2020 by Asq-Ttv

[xyz12345 260]

Unfortunately you sent in your expired/expiring passport, right?

 

 

Edited July 9, 2020 by xyz12345

[Asq-Ttv 4]

Yes, my passport was expiring on September.  The whole package was my passport, check payment and the ds-82 form.

I guess I'll just have to wait, they have my contact info on the application.

[xyz12345 260]

Yup, nothing much you can do about it unless you want to call them up about it.

 

When do you expect your application to reach its destination? No harm in calling and asking them about your use of double sided forms -- you never know. And if it's going to be rejected, would it be possible for them to mail back your application as soon as possible? (or something).

[Asq-Ttv 4]

Since I sent priority mail, probably on Friday or Saturday . I was able to call the customer service number and they say it depends on the facility processing the renewal.

They advise to wait 2 weeks and call them back to see if it is entered in their system and look it up.

[Liz G 0]

Hello- what was the outcome of your mistake? I just did the same thing and am afraid they will send it back.

[dahx 0]

Hi Liz G, -- Did all goes well with your double-sided passport application?

Edited March 7, 2023 by dahx

[TBoneTX 45,260]

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