Is it possible to receive a same day U S passport within 24 hours or as the online ads read
, same day passports? The answer is yes if a private sector passport business is used and the passport in question is a renewal of a valid US passport. The answer is a qualified maybe if the applicant is getting a passport for the first time.
It all comes down to how much the applicant wants the document done in 24 hours and if he or she is willing to pay top price to get this accomplished. Both the firm and applicant have to be on top of their time game to meet this super-rush deadline. Research online can quickly identify firms that guarantee 24 hour turnaround service and what is required to make this happen.
Due to all of the requirements and high cost, this immediate processing should only be used when necessary. The applicant should carefully review all information regarding rush processing, because some companies require a reservation that is secured with a credit card. They also may charge the applicant if they do not receive the information by the deadline. This will result in the applicant paying quite a bit of money but not receiving a passport.
Fees vary based on area of the country as well as from firm to firm but generally they will be in the range of $200, not including any parcel service delivery costs which are necessary in nearly all 24 hour turn around passports. This is the fee paid to the business and does not include the government's fees for the actual document screening and production costs. All in all, a same day passbook could cost close to $500.
These companies charge different fees for rush processing and some companies are more reputable than others. Therefore, it is important to do some comparison-shopping prior to making a selection. Nothing would be worse in an emergency than selecting a company that takes the money and runs without delivering on the service.
The same day United States passport providing rush passport processing list all the required information on their Web sites and they provide links to each of the forms that must be completed. The instructions are very detailed and the applicant must meet all of the requirements in order to have the passport processed overnight. Applicants who do not adhere to the time line will find themselves without a passport and unable to travel abroad.
The firms that provide next day processing have established relationships with the appropriate government agency in order to expedite the passport process. If anything seems vague or is not mentioned on one of these Web sites, it would be a good idea to contact the company to obtain clarification prior to paying any money. If the questions still go unanswered, it would be best not to use that company.