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by buttman on August 8th, 2009
10 years. Btw I just renewed mine.
by Sherri on August 8th, 2009
10 years if you were 16 or older when you applied for it; 5 years if under 16.
by LeafLover11 on August 9th, 2009
yup its 10 years. Which is kind of odd because when I got my childrens passports they were all babies. They are 4, 5, and 8 now and when the airport looks at their passports they see a baby. How do they know they are who they are?
by Barkley Hound on August 9th, 2009
It is 10 years but many countries require that at least 6 months are left before it expires. That actually means that you should renew it at about 9 years 3 months.
by Brian on August 7th, 2009
10 years.
I got my most recent one in 2001 and it expires in 2011.
by Sosueme on August 7th, 2009
10 Years....I just got a new one at the end of June.
by nutmegcollector on August 7th, 2009
Good for 10 years +5
by Beavis - the other white meat on August 7th, 2009
It was 10 years, but that may have changed.
by a nony mous on September 4th, 2009
http://travel.state.gov/passport/fri/faq/faq_1741.html
How long is a passport valid and when should I renew my passport?
If you were 16 or Older when the passport was issued, then your passport is valid for 10 Years.
If you were 15 or Younger when the passport was issued, then your passport is valid for 5 Years.
The Issue Date of your passport can be found on the data page of your Passport Book or the front of your Passport Card.
If possible, you should renew your passport approximately nine (9) months before it expires. Some countries require that your passport be valid at least six (6) months beyond the date of your trip. Some airlines will not allow you to board if this requirement is not met.
If your passport has already expired, you may still be able to renew your passport by mail. See How to Renew My Passport.
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by alwayscurious on August 8th, 2009
Thank you sexy *AC*. :)
by buttman on August 8th, 2009
You are quite welcome HOT STUFF!!!
by alwayscurious on August 8th, 2009
You're special!
by buttman on August 8th, 2009
Thanks.....but so are YOU!!
by alwayscurious on August 8th, 2009
+6 and thank you for answering
by Miss Anubis loves this season on August 8th, 2009
You're welcome Miss Anubis {:D
by buttman on August 8th, 2009
Buttman, i my passport still has 8 years on it, but i have changed my name, would i need a new passport OR can they just do a quick name change on the front page?
by Pixie - jeg er elsket on August 10th, 2009
If they haven't changed the law, you just can go to a passport
office and just amend your new name on it. But I think you would
have to pay a very small fee.
by buttman on August 10th, 2009