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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.

Mail the Application for Pasport Renewal Directly

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 make one payment combining the appliation fee and the expedited process fee. You need to provide proof of a legal name change is that is your case.

Clearly write the word “EXPEDITE” on the front of the envelope. You will find the mailing address on the application for renewal. Your passport should come in 3 or 4 weeks although it can take longer.

Submit Your Application for Passport Renewal at a Department of State Agency

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 fifteen regional passport agencies in the United States. They are located in the cities of Aurora (Co), Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Honolulu, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New York, Norwalk (Co), 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. Set up an appointment by calling 1-877-428-2778. This appointment system is automated. It can be really hard to get through during times of high demand. You may have to try a lot of times. Just keep calling.

When you go to the agency take the application form DS-82, current passport, photos and payment with you. It is recommended that you arrive no more than 15 minutes early nor 15 minutes late.

If your appointment is early in the day, you should get your renewed passport tin the afternoon. 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. This could be a very worthy investment if you are in a hurry and have many other things to prepare before your trip.

Fast passport processing is what expediters are experienced in. You can pick out the processing time that best fits your situation. 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. Your name, address, phone number and email is what you need to provide. You will be asked to supply trip information such as destination and departure date.

The expediting company will supply you with the necessary 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. The important thing is that you avoid unnecessary problems and get your passport renewed in time for your trip.