Passport Expedite Tips
To be the best, a passport expedite service needs the following 10 "must-haves". Use this as a guide to help you find the one that's best for you.
1. Money-Back Guarantee
Top-quality expediters guarantee their service. Make sure the one you choose has a specific, written guarantee.
2. Easy-to-follow instructions
A good American passport expediting service provides their clients with simple, helpful instructions that get you through the application process in just a few clicks.
3. Downloadable Application Forms
Download what you need directly from the passport expediter's site.
4. Passport Process Tracking
Unlike the fee-based, automated message of the State Department, the best passport expediting services allow you to follow your passport processing every step of the way with online tracking.
5. Multiple Means of Contact
American passport expediters make it easy for you to reach them if you have a question about their services or about your passport application specifically. Providing multiple means of contact is one way the expedite service can prove that you, the client, are important to them.
6. Multiple Payment Options
Most online passport services allow you to make payments with check, credit card or money order.
7. Secure Server
If you plan on paying with a credit card, a secure server is a non-negotiable. Make sure the passport service you choose has a secure server.
8. User-Friendly Site
Easy navigation is important when you're in a hurry. Top-quality passport expediting services make it easy for you to locate the passport information you need.
9. Up-to-Date Information
The U.S. Department of State increased their American passport processing fees on August 19, 2002. As of October, some passport expedite services still showed outdated fees. The services included in our reviews provide only up-to-date information.
10. Reasonable Fees
You can process your American passport with an expedite service for as little as $60 for one week processing. For 24 hour expediting, many charge $150 or more but you can find some that charge less.
Of the twenty-one expediters reviewed by U.S. Passport Service Guide, Passports and Visas has our highest recommendation. They provide professional service at fees below the competition.
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