U.S. Department of State

U.S. Department of State
 
 

 

How Can You Get Your Passport in a Hurry?

  

  
After you apply -
You will receive your passport

Expedited Service

 

 

 

 

 

  • Cost, in addition to regular application fees, is $60 per application plus overnight delivery costs.
  • Two-way overnight delivery is strongly suggested.
  • If you mail in - clearly mark Expedited on the envelope.
  • Anyone may request expedited service for any type of application (e.g., first-time applications, renewals, amendments of existing passports, etc.) See:

 

Ordinarily,
if you paid additionally for
expedited service
and
two-way overnight delivery
Within about 2 weeks

Routine Service

 

  • Include your departure date on your application.

 

 
Ordinarily,
Within 6 weeks

 

Life or Death Emergencies

 

 

Call The National Passport Information Center

 

 

Payment Method

Passport Agency
  • Major Credit Card - Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover
  • Debit/Check cards (not ATM cards)
  • Checks, bank drafts, money orders

Mail-in
  • Personal Check or Money Order (Pay to "U.S. Department of State")
  • NO CASH

Post Office, Clerk of Court, Other Location
  • Check with the facility for type of payment accepted.

Most Passport Agencies now accept applications only by appointment. Click here for more information.

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