My passport expired in 2003. Can I get it renewed or I need to apply for new onw?

below are the renewal requirements. you might also want to check with the passport center in case the passport that was issued as a limited passport for some reason and may affect the ability to qualify for renewal by mail:

Should You Apply for a Passport Renewal by Mail?

YES, If You…

1. Already have a passport that is not damaged; and

2. Received it within the past 15 years; and

3. Were at least age 16 when it was issued; and

4. Still have the same name as in passport (or you can legally document your name change).

NOTES:

* U.S. citizens residing abroad (except those living in Canada) should renew their passports at the nearest U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate.

* U.S. citizens residing in Canada may mail DS-82, Application for Passport by Mail, renewal applications to the address indicated on the form. Payment must be in US$.

* Passports renewed by mail in the U.S. may only be mailed to U.S. and Canadian addresses.

* If you mutilate or alter your U.S. passport, you may invalidate it and risk possible prosecution under the law (Section 1543 of Title 22 of the U.S. Code).

* If your passport has been mutilated, altered or damaged , you cannot apply by mail. You must apply in person. ( See How to Apply in Person .)

* Some countries require that your passport be valid at least six months beyond the dates of your trip and/or have two to four blank visa/stamp pages. Some airlines will not allow you to board if these requirements are not met.

* If you are behind in child support payments, you may not be able to get a passport. See Child Support .

If you can, then How Do You Renew Your Passport By Mail?

1. Complete Application For Passport By Mail , form DS-82

* Click here to download the DS-82 Application form .

* Be sure to sign and date your application.

2. Attach to it:

* Your most recent passport

* Two identical passport photographs

* And, a $67 fee payable to the U.S. Department of State.

* If you need your passport urgently, you may request Expedited Service. ( Click here for information about Expedited Service .)

NOTE: Your previous passport will be returned to you with your new passport.

NOTE: If you travel extensively, you may request a larger, 48-page passport at no additional cost. To do so, please attach a signed request for a 48-page passport to your application.

3. If your name has changed since your passport was issued:

* Enclose a certified copy of the legal document specifying your name change (e.g. marriage certificate, divorce decree, adoption decree, or court order).

* No photocopies accepted.

NOTE: If your name has changed by other means, you must apply in person. (See How to Apply in Person .)

4. Mail in a padded envelope to:

National Passport Processing

P.O. Box 13349

Philadelphia, PA 19101-3349

5. If you use an overnight delivery service that does not deliver to a post office box, then send it to:

National Passport Processing

Attn: Department 13349

1617 Brett Road

New Castle, DE 19720 NOTE: Include a prepaid overnight return envelope. Please note that overnight service will not speed up processing time unless the $60 fee for expedited service is also included.( Click here for information on Expedited Service .)

Most Passport Agencies now accept applications only by appointment. Click here for more information.

Special Requirements for Children Under Age 14

below is who you contact if you have questions:

National Passport Information Center

This is the only official U.S. Government website for passport information. If you have a travel emergency, please call the National Passport Information Center to speak to a Customer Service Representative. Website for Passport Information .

We are currently experiencing a very high volume of calls. Please expect delays if you wish to speak to a customer service representative. You may have to call several times before reaching a representative. However, please note that representatives are available from 6:00 a.m. to 12 midnight, ET, Monday-Friday, except federal holidays. Representatives are also available for limited weekend hours for emergency situations in which travelers are leaving in 7 days or less.

If you are leaving, or you need your passport for a foreign visa, within 14 days and need to make an appointment at a Regional Passport Agency: Automated lines to make appointments are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The best time to call is between 8:30 p.m. and 9 a.m., Eastern Time.

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Telephone Number: 1-877-4USA-PPT (1-877-487-2778)

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TDD/TTY: 1-888-874-7793. Telephone number for customers with telecommunication devices for the hearing impaired. This telephone number cannot be accessed by a standard touch tone or rotary dial telephone.

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Customer Service Representatives and Operators for TDD/TTY are available Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to midnight, Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays. Representatives are also available for limited weekend hours for emergency situations in which travelers are leaving in 7 days or less.

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Automated Information available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you have a travel emergency, please call the Center to speak with a customer service representative. Do not e-mail.

If you have already applied for a U.S. passport and would like to check the status of your application online, click here .

We are also experiencing a very high volume of emails. Responses to emails may take 2-4 days.

If you would like to request the status of your application by email, click here .

If you would like to email the National Passport Information Center for a general question regarding passports, click here .

Simple to renew online--for 55$. Or you can go to the post office and sub,it the forms and renew. You have 15 years from date of expiration before you have to get a whole new one.

No need to apply for a new passport. Your existing passport will be renewed. Of course the authorities will be levied a nominal fee for this delay. The grace period for renewing passport is six months from the date of expiry.

Good luck.

Depend on which country are you now... Like here in Malaysia, we just renew our Passport when it expired.

As long as you were at least 16 when it was issued, you can just renew it. :)

Should be able to renew - they have all your details on computer. Maybe change photo if you have changed your appearance much.