How should I expedite my US passport?

Is it better for me to make appointment to the passport agency in person or send it by overnight mail. I have emergency travel coming up out of nowhere, need a passport by next week, about eight days. Will they give me one the same day if I go in person?


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Answer:

Hello,

It all depends on how close you are to a passport agency. There are several around the country but if you do not live close to one then you'll have to make other arrangements.

It would be time consuming and expensive to catch a flight just to apply in person. A better option is to hire a passport expedite service since you need it quickly.

It will be a bit pricey but it will save you time and hassle. If you go through the post office and use their expedite service, it could take anywhere from 1 - 3 weeks.

Using a private company that is registered with the US Department of State will guarantee your passport back to you in less than a week. You can even pay a little extra to get your passport processed in 24 hours.