If I have not applied for a passport in some ten years, should I "re-apply" or "apply for the first time"?
In the post office there are two different forms for people who want to apply for a passport and a sign on one says it is for people "re applying' while the other form is for people who are applying for the first time. Since I have not renewed my passport since it expired approximately ten years ago, should I apply as if I am applying for the first time or can I "re-apply" (fill out the re-application form) even though I left off ten years back?
?2020-10-14T20:11:47Z
They know that you've previously held a passport so you wouldn't pretend it's your first time. You're no longer a virgin ;-)
You are NOT applying for the first time, you are already on the system even though it was years ago. So you renew. Your passport has a number, they renew it. UK
Assuming you are asking about a US passport then you are applying to renew your passport. Despite the use of the word "renew" you get a new passport with your current photo.
If you apply for a new passport after you had one years ago, it might look like you're trying to hide something. I'm pretty sure the Fed. Govt. has a record of your passport. They don't forget after 10 years. I would reapply. If you then got a letter saying "Why are you reapplying? We have no record of your passport before" THEN you apply for a new one.