| You are considered a new or first time applicant if you answer yes to any of the following:
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You are applying for a US passport for the first time. |
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Your expired US passport is not in your possession. |
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Your previous US passport has expired and was issued more than 15 years ago. |
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Your previous US passport was issued when you were under 16 and you are now over 16. |
All applicants under the age of 16 see the "Child under 16 instructions" If your passport is lost, stolen or damaged, and you are 16 or older, see the Lost or Stolen Instructions. |