USA passport renewal: Can you keep the old one?

Question

Hi everyone! I'm looking to renew my as-yet unexpired passport. The catch is I want to keep the one I have because there are some unusual stamps in it.

Looking on the official web site, I can renew the passport by mail, but i have to send in the expired/unexpired one with the application. My guess is that I won't get the new and old ones sent to you, particularly with the current backlog.

Is there a way to obtain the new passport and keep the "old" one? Also, must I renew by mail, or can I go to the post office like a first time applicant?

Answer 1

yes , you will get it back with a punched hole in it , and receive it  back for sure ;

Answer 2

When I last renewed my passport, they sent the old one back to me - I wanted to keep it for the same reasons as you. Don't know if they still do this.

Answer 3

Yes, just let them know about it! They will punch holes in it and send it back to you!

Answer 4

If you mail it in no

Answer 5

I have my Old one but have yet to get it renewed. I would go to your county seat to get your passport renewed.  You can find your county seat by calling your mayor.