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It is possible to get same day passport renewals if necessary. In fact, you can get your passport renewed within just a couple of hours in emergency situations. The article with provide you with the information you need for renewing your U.S. passport quickly.
Same day passport renewals are only available at regional passport agencies. While applicants that meet the criteria can apply to renew their passport by mail, the fastest you can get your travel document using this method is 2-3 weeks. For travelers who need to get a passport renewed in less than two weeks, this is not an option.
There are two ways to get your passport renewal expedited within the same day. You can personally visit the nearest regional agency or you can go through a professional passport expediting service. The choice usually depends on how close an applicant lives in relation to the nearest agency and/or how much time they have available to complete the task.
Expedited Passport Renewals at a Regional Passport Agency
If you decide to expedite the passport renewal yourself, you need to begin by scheduling an appointment. You do this by calling the National Passport Information Center. The toll-free number is 1-877-487-2778. Congested phone lines may require you to make several attempts. Also, the nearest agency may not have time slots available within the time you need to get a passport.
After setting up the appointment, you need to arrive at the regional agency no more than fifteen minutes early. Present your appointment confirmation number to the guard and go through the security check. At the information desk you will be given a number and directed to the waiting room. When called, present the completed application form DS-82 and supporting documents to the agent.
Requirements for getting a passport renewal include the completed application form, your most recent passport and two passport photos. Your most recent passport cannot be damaged. If it is, you will have to apply for a new passport. Also, you are required to submit evidence of a legal name change if that has happened to you. This can be a marriage certificate, divorce decree or court order.
Note, it is necessary to present evidence of your urgent need for a passport renewal, especially if you are requesting same day passport service. You must present a travel itinerary that confirms your departure date. If you will be traveling the very same day, make sure you alert the information desk attendant to this fact.
What do you do if you cannot visit a regional passport agency? Is there way to get your passport renewed in time for your flight? Those who cannot personally visit the regional agency can turn to a professional expediter in order to get their passports renewed in a hurry.
Expedited Passport Renewals by a Professional Expediter
Professional passport expediting services are registered with the U.S. Department of State. By completing the expediter's application, you authorize them to submit your application for same day passport renewal at the regional agency.
The fee for same day passport renewal expediting may vary among expediter but most charge approximately $299 for this service. This does not include the application fee and expedited service fee of the U.S. government nor does it include express mail delivery service.
It is true that expedited passport renewals, especially those that are processed the same day through a professional expediter, can be very expensive. However, when you face the possibility of having to cancel your vacation or business trip because you do not have a valid passport, then having an expediter to submit your application for a same day passport renewal may be a worthy investment.
