Originally Posted by
GoingAway
Thanks - I think I'm going to request a passport card to use for ID, and need to send in the passport as part of the process (seems stupid to send them their own document, when its still valid)
If you want to avoid having to send in your current passport, you can apply in person a post office or other passport acceptance facility (you will have to pay the extra $25 (IIRC) execution fee if you do so)