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Guides for everything that expires.

Renewal deadlines, notice periods and the small print of French paperwork — researched once, so you can set the date and move on.

DOCUMENTS 🇺🇸 US

How early can you renew a passport? (2026)

You can renew a passport any time before it expires, but six to nine months ahead is the sweet spot. Why early wins, and how to time it with LapseGuard.

18 Jul 2026 · 4 min
DOCUMENTS 🇬🇧 UK

How long is a driving licence valid? UK, US, EU

How long is a driving licence valid? It varies by country: UK 10-year photocard, US 4 to 8 years, EU 10 to 15. Track every expiry free with LapseGuard.

18 Jul 2026 · 4 min
DOCUMENTS 🇺🇸 US

How long is a US passport valid? (2026)

A US passport is valid 10 years for adults, five for children under 16. Learn the six-month travel rule and set a free expiry reminder with LapseGuard.

18 Jul 2026 · 4 min
DOCUMENTS 🌍 Global

Passport expires before a trip? What to do

If your passport expires before a trip, you can be refused boarding or entry. The six-month rule, whether you can still fly, and how to fix it fast.

18 Jul 2026 · 4 min
DOCUMENTS 🇫🇷 France

How early can you renew a French passport in 2026?

Six months before, not six weeks after. The timelines, the ANTS queue, and the summer trap.

8 Jul 2026 · 3 min
DOCUMENTS 🇫🇷 France

Residence permit renewals without the préfecture panic

A backwards timeline from your expiry date. Récépissé, appointments, and the 2-month buffer.

19 Jun 2026 · 3 min
DOCUMENTS 🇬🇧 UK

The 15-year driver's licence: when yours really expires

The paper-to-card switchover confused everyone. Find your true date in two minutes.

5 Jun 2026 · 3 min

Never miss a renewal again.

Add the date once. LapseGuard reminds you 30, 7 and 1 days before it lapses.

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