How to Expedite Your Passport Renewal Fast
If you are required to renew your passport in a hurry, you have three possibilities. There are two factors that weigh in this decision: how fast you need your passport and how much time you can spend on getting it. The information in this article will assist you in determining the most effective way for you to expedite your passport renewal application.
Send Your Application for Expedited Renewal Directly to the National Processing Center
After you download and complete the application form to renew a passport, put it in an envelope with your passport, photos and payment. You can combine the application fee and expediting fee into one payment. If your name has been legally changed since your last passport was issued, you also need to include proof of this change.
Clearly write the word “EXPEDITE” on the front of the envelope. The address to send it is located on application form DS-82. The renewed passport should arrive in three to four weeks or, possibly, longer.
Visit a Regional Passport Agency to Get Your Passport Renewed Quickly
Another method of expediting a passport renewal is through a U.S. passport agency. You are only permitted to apply at a regional agency if you need to travel within two weeks. Those who also need to get an entry visa can schedule an appointment at the passport agency within 4 weeks of their departure date.
There are 15 passport agencies in the U.S. The agencies can be found in Aurora (Co), Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Honolulu, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New York, Norwalk (Ct), Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington DC. Each agency has jurisdiction over a designated region in the U.S.
Pick the regional US passport agency that services your state of residence to begin the passport renewal process. Then, make your appointment by calling 1-877-428-2778. This sytem is automated. When the number of travelers increases significantly, it can be difficult to get through. You may have to try a lot of times. Just keep calling.
You should take the completed Form DS-82 and all the other documentation to the regional agency for your scheduled appointment. Try to arrive no more than fifteen minutes before your scheduled time and do not be more than fifteen minutes late.
You can get your renewed passport that same day if your appointment is scheduled early enough. Otherwise, you will get it the next day.
Renew Your Passport Through an Experienced Expediting Service
If you cannot travel to the passport agency for some reason or you just prefer not to, an expediter can deliver your application and documentation to the regional agency for you. When you are in a crunch for time and have a lot of other preparations to make, this can be a good investment.
Fast passport processing is what expediters are experienced in. Pick the one that gets the application processed when you need it. Below is a list of processing times.
- Standard – 8 to 10 business days
- Rush – 5 to 7 business days
- Priority – 3 to 4 business days
- Next Day – 2 business days
- 24 hours – 1 business day
Enter your personal data into an online form. Information required includes name, street addess, telephone number and email address. You will also need to provide your travel data including departure date, destination and whether you have an itinerary or not.
The expediter will provide you with an authorization form. Send the authorization form, passport renewal application and remaining documentation to the expediter.
Conclusion
There are three ways to expedite your passport renewal. The choices you have are to send your renewal application by mail, visit the passport agency that has jurisdiction over your state or contract an expediter to deliver the application for you. You get to decide. You make the decision. Avoiding more problems and obtaining your passport renewal before your trip date is what really matters.
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