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How to Replace a Lost, Stolen, or Damaged U.S. Passport in 2 Weeks or Less

Need to travel soon but your passport is lost, stolen, or damaged? Learn how to get a replacement U.S. passport in 2 weeks or less with this step-by-step guide.

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How to Get an Urgent Passport Renewal in 2 weeks or Less

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How Much Does a Passport Cost?

Learn how much it really costs to get or renew a U.S. passport, including application fees, expediting rates, optional services, and additional expenses.

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How to Get an Urgent First-Time Passport in 2 Weeks or Less

Get your first-time U.S. passport urgently in under 2 weeks. Our comprehensive guide outlines the 5 essential steps to expedite your application process.

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Why U.S. Passports Are Blue

The blue U.S. passport is the one most people have seen and are familiar with. It is issued to U.S. citizens who travel for tourism, business, work, study and other reasons. The U.S. issues passport of other colors. So, why is this one blue?

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Free Minor Travel Consent Form

Free downloadbale minor travel consent form giving partental authorization for child to travel with another person or only one parent.

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Lost Passport Replacement - Fastest Way to Replace a Lost US Passport | Cost, Fees, Documents & Expedited Application Options

Discover the fastest way to replace a lost passport both in the U.S. and abroad. Step-by-step instructions for routine and expedited passport replacement.

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Passport Fees 2025 | Routine and Expedited Services

Use our passport fee list to quickly calculate the cost of both routine and expediting processing of your passport application form. Updated with 2025 prices for new, renewal, and minor passports.

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How to Get a Passport in 24 Hours or Renewal Expedited at an Agency and Find Passport Photo Services Near the Location You Apply

Need a passport in 24 hours or less? Get the facts about expediting a United States passport in one day.

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How Long Does It Take to Get a Passport or Renewal Expedited or Processed by Routine Service Including Time Frame and Cost

Understanding passport processing timelines: Find out the latest on how long it takes to get a passport, explore options for faster processing, and ensure your travel plans stay on track.

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How to Replace a Damaged Passport with What Is Considered Damage that Requires Replacement and Fees for Routine or Expedited Service

Explore our comprehensive guide for quickly replacing your damaged U.S. passport. Get step-by-step instructions, expert tips, and all you need to renew with ease.

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Passport Renewal Form DS-82 Complete Online or Download Printable Application to Apply by Mail for Routine or Expedited Processing

Download Form DS-82: Application For Passport Renewal By Mail. Instructions and tips for completing the online passport application to renew an American passport.

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Find a Walk-In Passport Office Near Me

Locate the nearest passport application acceptance facility that does not require an appointment but allows walk-ins to submit forms.

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Where to Get a Passport Photo Taken

Where to get a passport photo near me? The answer is our list of local places where you can get passport pictures to submit with the application form.

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US Passport Office Information

Find US Passport office and acceptance facility locations. Access list of United States passport offices by state, county or city.

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Top 5 Questions About Expedited Passport Couriers

1. How can you get a passport when you're in a hurry?
2. What exactly does a passport expediter do?
3. Are passport expediting services legitimate?
4. How can I identify a reliable passport expeditor?
5. Is expedited passport service worth it?

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About the Author: For over 20 years, the U.S. Passport Service Guide team has helped hundreds of thousands of travelers with their travel document questions and shared advice about how to make traveling abroad simpler, safer, and more enjoyable.

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