subject: Express United States Passport - No Need To Hold Out Just Up Until The Last Minute [print this page] People who find the need to travel and get a passport often have plenty of time in order to send in the application and wait. This can take up to 8 weeks in some cases and there are instances that prohibit an individual from waiting that long of a period of time. Family emergencies or last minute business trips are just two of the reasons an individual may need to get an express United States passport in order to travel quickly.
Many online pass port expediting service companies offer expediting services for obtaining a passport. An Internet search will yield a list of such companies. These companies allow the traveler to select from a variety of times within which the passport is needed. Some services will process the passport application and supporting documentation within one to two business days.
By choosing one of these services over the standard expedited service offered by the government, one can receive their new passport quickly. The government's 'expedited' service is four weeks and most people looking for speedy service simply cannot wait that long. The services offer a wide range of time frames from 1 to 2 days up to 7 to 10 days to have a new passport in hand.
Travelers who elect to go with the private expediting service companies will find that the passport application process is quite easy. All of the required forms are posted on the company's Web site. The company may request that the applicant complete several forms in addition to those required by the government. This is because the company wants to ensure that it is protected and the customer knows that all information will be kept confidential. These companies do not take their role lightly, and they have dedicated representatives available to answer any questions regarding the application process.
There are several forms of identification that a passport applicant will need to provide. Evidence of U.S. Citizenship and photo identification are both required. Expediting service companies provide the list of required documentation on their Web sites, for easy reference. The applicant will need to make photocopies of all required documentation.
The completed passport application, additional required forms, copies of required documentation, and two identical photos will need to be mailed in a package to the processing company. These companies usually recommend that the applicant mail the package via a traceable method, such as UPS or FedEx. This is because the package contains highly confidential material and the customer may want to track his or her shipment in order to ensure that it arrived at its destination.
The expediting service company will process the information in the package upon receipt. The company will work with the federal government agency to push through the application in an expeditious manner. They know that time is of the essence for those needing a passport at the last minute, and they make every effort to deliver 100 percent satisfaction.
