United States Passport Services
To get a
United States Passport, you first have to
choose the type of service you need and then determine how quickly you
want your application processed. Regular processing takes up to six
weeks or longer. Expedited service reduces the processing time to three
weeks or less. Same day service is available at regional agencies or
you can go through a professional expediting service to
apply for emergency United States passport.
Step 1: Confirm the Type of Passport Service You Need
Verify the correct passport application that you need to complete and submit by choosing from the list below.
Choose this option if you:
- have never applied for a passport.
- have a passport issued at age 15 or under.
- have a passport issued more than 15 years ago.
- have an expired passport that is not in your possession.
- have a current, valid passport that is damaged.
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Choose this option if:
- your prior passport was issued when you were 16 or older.
- your prior passport was issued within last 15 years.
- your prior passport is in your possession and undamaged.
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Choose this option if:
- you have lost or had your passport stolen AND
- your lost/stolen passport is still valid
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Choose this option if:
- your child who is 18 or under needs a passport
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Choose this option if:
- your passport is still valid.
- your passport expiration date is greater than one year away.
- If you do not meet BOTH of the above conditions select from below:
- If the prior passport is still in your possession, AND was issued
less than 15 years ago, AND you were age 16 or over when that passport
was issued, choose Passport Renewal.
- If the passport applicant is currently age 15 or younger, choose Child Passport application.
- If the passport applicant is age 16 or older,choose New Passport application.
Go to Step 2
The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs offers regular
and expedited services. Regular service takes up to 6 weeks while
expedited service takes 2-3 weeks. There is no guarantee in either
case. During peak travel seasons, it can take months to receive your
passport. If you're in no rush to get your United States passport,
click here.
Emergency situations are attended to at regional agencies. After
scheduling your appointment, you need to arrive at the agency
approximately 5-15 minutes early with your application and supporting
documentation. Depending on the demand at the time you apply, you may
wait for less than an hour to as long as several hours. Note, there are
only 25
regional passport agencies in the U.S.
Getting a United States passport through a private expediter provides
you with the following options concerning how quickly you can obtain
your travel document.
Urgent Passport - 24 hours
Choose this service if your departure date is in 3 days or less.
Rush Passport - less than 4 days
Choose this service if your departure date is in 4 to 9 days.
Fast Passport - 4 to 10 days
Choose this service if your departure date is in 10 to 29 days.
Normal Passport - more than 10 days
Choose this service if your departure date is in 30 days or more.
NOTE: Expedited Passport Service providers vary in both the
terms used and time amounts given for the expediting of passport
applications. The above division serves only as a general guide. Please
confirm processing times with the passport expediter you choose.
Click for expedited passport courier service in 24 to 48 hours!.
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