American citizens in need of urgent passport renewals can get theirs travel documents within one day if necessary. With an understanding of the options for expediting a passport renewal so quickly and a little hustle it can be done. This article will explain the requirements and possible methods for expediting a U.S. passport renewal in 24 hours or less.
Getting a passport renewed in such a short period of time can be accomplished in two ways. Applicants can either submit their application forms at a regional agency or they can authorize a professional expediter to do it for you.
Urgent Passport Renewal at a Regional Agency
Your fist step to obtaining an urgent passport renewal at a regional agency is to schedule an appointment. To do this, you need to call the National Passport Information Center which has an automated appointment system at 1-877-487-2778. It may be necessary to attempt the call numerous times before you are successful. During peak travel season, the phone lines can become quite congested.
What do you do if you can’t get through or there is no appointment available when you need it? You can try visiting the regional agency nearest to where you are without a scheduled appointment. American citizens who can prove the need to get their passport renewed urgently, are usually attended even without an appointment.
What are the requirements for expediting a passport renewal? Requirements include a completed application form DS-82, your most recent passport and two passport photographs that are less than 6 months old. The passport you present for renewal must not be damaged in any way. If it is, it will be rejected and you will be required to apply for a new passport.
Applicants whose names have changed since their last passport was issued also need to submit legal evidence of the name change. Documents that are accepted include, but are not limited to, a marriage certificate, divorce decree or court order. These documents must be either originals or certified copies.
Applicants, who decide to go to the regional agency without an appointment, will not have a confirmation number. It will be necessary to present a Social Security card. Evidence of an imminent departure date must be presented in order to justify the need for expedited passport renewal.
The cost of expediting a passport renewal at a regional agency is $135. The application fee is $75 and expedited service fee is another $60. Payment should be made by personal check, money order or bank draft. It should be payable to the U.S. Department of State. You should get your renewed passport witin one day. Frequently, applicants receive their renewed passport the same day.
Using a Passport Expediter to Get Urgent Passport Renewals
There is another option for those who are unable to travel to a regional agency. This option entails authorizing a passport expediting service to submit the request for an urgent passport renewal for you. Since expediting services are usually found in the same cities as the regional agencies and registered with the State Department, it is a logical solution.
The first step is to choose the expediter that you would like to use and complete their online application process. Next, you must send them the completed form DS-82 and the other supporting documents that are required. You should use a traceable, two-way overnight delivery method. You are also encouraged to use a secure package such as a Tyvek envelope to better protect the contents of the packet.
While these expediting services can get a passport renewed within one day, applicants need to factor in mail delivery time when choosing this method. Of course, personally traveling to a regional agency could actually be more costly if you live far away. The cost of time away from work and travel expenses could actually exceed the fees charged by a professional passport expediter.
The fees for expediting services vary greatly depending on the company you choose and how quickly you need to get your passport renewed. Expect to pay approximately $249 for one day service and $299 for same day service. This is in addition to the application fee and expedited service fee paid to the State Department.
Expediters can be expensive and you can save some money if you submit the application yourself. When you cannot get to a regional agency and you are running the risk of having to cancel your flight, authorizing a professional expediter to submit your application for urgent passport renewal can be a very wise investment.
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