u will have to send the original doccument along with your renewal application

@NY NY have you or anybody you know done so?

@DS T I know somebody who just sends a photocopy of the current rtd in their renewal application. He said he was able to get a new one just fine. Did it twice with sending just copies and both times were fine.

@DS T yes i have done last year

I send new application without expired one or photocopies. let's see how it goes

i sent mine with copies, if they need it they will send you RFE,

Just for the update. I also sent the application form with copies and explanations why I am submitting the form before my current RTD expires. The application got accepted, the fee is charged in my credit and I received the receipt number. Hopefully, it will go smoothly. Thanks for your experiences sharing guys.