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Get My Passport Fast

Do you need to rush your passport?  We can help you! Learn more about the service you should select based on when and why you are traveling internationally.

What Service Should I Select

Travel Date Reason for Travel Service Next Steps?
Right now I have a life-or-death emergency Life-or-Death Emergency Service See our "Life-or- Death Emergencies" page 
Less than 3 weeks

I have urgent international travel plans.

Example: you're traveling overseas on June 22. Beginning June 1, you should schedule an appointment at a passport agency or center that is on June 8 or later. You can only go to the actual appointment within 2 weeks of international travel (or 4 weeks if you need a visa). 

 Expedited at an Agency or Center Make an appointment at a passport agency or center (bring proof of travel)
Less than 8 weeks (No reason needed) Expedited Expedite at an acceptance facility or expedite a renewal by mail
More than 8 weeks (No reason needed) Routine Apply at an acceptance facility or renew by mail

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Expedite at a Passport Agency or Center

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Expedite at an Acceptance Facility

You must use Form DS-11 when applying at an acceptance facility. You cannot apply with Form DS-82 (Renew a Passport) at an acceptance facility.

  • Fill out your application and collect your documents. See How to Apply to find the right form for you. 
  • Be sure to include the $60 expedite fee in addition to the normal application fee. See Passport Fees for more information.
  • Find the acceptance facility nearest you to turn in your application and fees. Contact the facility before arriving to determine if an appointment is required.
  • The expedite fee does not include 1-2 Day Delivery. For optional faster shipping of your application, see 1-2 Day Delivery Service shipping below.
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Expedite a Renewal by Mail

Form DS-82 must be mailed in unless you have urgent international travel and are eligible to renew in-person at a passport agency or center. You cannot renew your passport using Form DS-82 at an acceptance facility. To find out if you are eligible to use Form DS-82, see Renew a Passport.

  • Fill out your application and collect your documents.
  • Be sure to include the $60 expedite fee in addition to the normal application fee. See Passport Fees for more information.
  • Clearly mark "EXPEDITE" on the outside of the envelope. 
  • The expedite fee does not include 1-2 Day Delivery. For optional faster shipping of your application, see 1-2 Day Delivery Service shipping below.
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1-2 Day Delivery Service (Optional)

You may choose to pay for a 1-2 Day Delivery service for your application.

  • If you are only applying for a passport card, we will send it to you via First Class Mail. We do not use 1-2 Day Delivery services for passport card only applications.
  • You may choose one or both of the following shipment options:
    • Delivery to us: Purchase 1-2 Day Delivery service at a post office or other passport acceptance facility for faster shipping of your application to us. The price for 1-2 Day Delivery service varies depending on the area of the country.
    • Return to you: Include the $16.48 1-2 Day Delivery service fee with your passport fee in your check or money order payable to the U.S. Department of State for faster return shipping.
    • You may receive your passport and your supporting documents submitted with your application in separate mailings.
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Passport Expeditors or Courier Companies

Passport expeditor/courier companies are private entities, some of which are registered at our passport agencies, and are allowed to submit expedited passport applications on behalf of customers.  To learn more about passport and visa expeditor/courier companies, please visit our Passport Expeditor/Courier page.

Rush your Passport at an Agency or Center

Make An Appointment

Visit the Online Passport Appointment System.

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Call 1-877-487-2778 or TDD/TTY 1-888-874-7793. Available 24/7. Se habla español.

 

Processing Times

Routine                6-8 Weeks

Expedited             2-3 Weeks (additional fee)

Agency or Center*    8 Business Days or Less (additional fee)

*Restrictions apply

Refund Information

Non Refundable Fees

The passport application fee and the execution fee are non-refundable. They are collected and retained by law even if a passport is not issued.

Service Commitment

Our expedited service commitment is to process your passport application within 8 business days from the time your application is received by a passport agency. This means you should receive your passport or denial letter within 3 weeks door-to-door if expedited service was initially requested.

To find out if you may be eligible for a refund of the expedite fee visit our refund page.