Filing An Expedited Usa Passport Application - A Formula For Success

If you don't travel much, or have not traveled outside the country for an extended period of time

, you might find yourself in the position of planning a trip and not having the necessary travel documents. If this is the case, you must learn what documents are required for your trip and take steps to obtain them. If you wait too long to do this you might find yourself in the position of needing to file an expedited pass port application.

Whether you are applying for your first passport or renewing an expired one, there are specific actions that must be taken. The first step is to review the application requirements of the governmental issuing agency. The process for getting a new passport is a bit more involved than that of a renewal, as you have to file with the agency as a starting point.

Knowing which type of passport you are applying for makes it much easier to determine which application form is appropriate for your circumstance. The instructions with each application will explain not only how to complete the form, but also what documentation you must provide with the completed application. At a high level, what you must provide are documents that prove your citizenship, as well as your identity, along with special photos that meet passport requirements. The agency website can guide you as to what forms of proof are accepted. If you are renewing a passport, you are already on file with the agency, so your existing passport is submitted and serves as proof of your identity and citizenship.

If you are short on time before your planned trip, it is important to check how long the issuing agency expects the application process to take. This pass port information, found on their website, will give you an idea of how long you will wait to receive your passport after the agency receives your application. It could range from a few weeks to several months, depending on their workload. You do have the option to include an additional fee, along with the request that they hurry your application because you have a pending trip.

If your travel plans do not allow you to wait even a few weeks for your passport, there is another way to get it in a hurry. You can hire a private company to act as your representative for the purpose of obtaining your travel documents quickly. There are several companies that exist for the purpose of helping travelers in navigating the process of getting documents required for international travel.

If you elect to use a private firm to act as your representative, do not think that you will have any less paperwork to complete. In fact, there is likely to be more, as you must authorize the company to work on your behalf. Most of these expediting companies have varying levels of service, depending on how quickly you need your passport, with a sliding fee schedule to match. Keep in mind that the less time you give them, the more money you will pay them.

An important thing to keep in mind when using an expediter is that you will be required to start the process at an Acceptance Facility. Usually located in governmental offices or a post office, the Acceptance Facility will review your application and supporting documents for completeness and then will seal them in an envelope. It is this sealed envelope that you present to the private company you have hired. Their agent will then become your personal representative and take your application through to completion. Whatever you do, do not open the sealed envelope or it will invalidate the process and you will be required to start again.

by: Ben Pate

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