How to Expedite a USA Passport
How can you expedite a passport?There are three different alternatives to get a passport application expedited. One, you ask for it when you mail in the application. Two, you schedule a visit to a regional agency. Three, you contract a qualified passport expediting service to turn in your application.
How long does it take to expedite a passport?
The application form should be processed within 2 to 3 weeks should you mail the form (when renewing or adding pages) or take it to an application acceptance center (first time, minors). Applications submitted at a regional passport agency can be processed the same day. You can choose how swiftly you want to be sent the travel document when applying through an expediting service. It can require 10 business days or they can get it the same day.
What are the fees for expediting a passport?
The expedited service fee that you pay to the United States Department of State is $60 regardless of whether you apply by mail, at a area passport office or at a regional passport agency. The fee paid to an expediting service varies from $65 to as much as $299, dependant upon the service provider selected and how fast you require your travel document.
Can you expedite a passport application that has already been mailed in for routine service?
This request cannot be sent in by mail nor can you solicit the assistance of an expediting service. The sole option is to personally pay a visit to the nearest regional passport processing center. You are encouraged to look at the status of your request prior to doing this. It may be completed a lot sooner than expected. If you continue to be concerned, contact the National Passport Information Center.
Is private expediting service a scam?
Generally speaking, passport expediting services are valid service businesses. That is not to say that all passport expediting services are deserving of your trust. Just like every other service business, you will encounter many that are qualified and reliable and others that are not. If you need the services of an expediter, select wisely.