I need a passport in a week. What steps should I take?

by Virginia
(Boca Raton, FL USA)

Question: I just became an American citizen and live in Boca Raton in south Florida. Do I have to go in person? Where is the passport information center in South Florida? What are my fees?

Answer: There are two ways to get a United States passport in one week. One way is to personally visit a regional passport agency. To do this, you first need to set up an appointment by calling 1-877-487-2778. For more information, click the link below.

Miami Passport Agency

If you cannot get an appointment in time for your trip or you are unable to travel to Miami, you can apply through a professional expediting service. For more information, click the link below.

Apply to Expedite Passport

The fees for getting a new passport expedited are as follows.

Application Fee: $110
Execution Fee: $25
Expedited Service Fee: $60

If you go through a professional expediter, there will be an additional fee for this service. Expediting in 2-4 business days is $179 and one day service is $249.

For a list of documents you need to submit, click the link below.

How to Get a New Passport