Watch U.S. Passport Service Guide videos on passport renewal, expedited service, urgent travel, and common application problems. Each video links to a written guide with forms, eligibility rules, and other information you may need.
Passport Renewal Videos
Not sure whether to renew online or by mail? These videos cover both methods and explain when faster service is available.
Online renewal
How to Renew Your U.S. Passport Online
Check who can renew through the State Department website, how to upload a passport photo, and how to complete the application and payment.
Online passport renewal guide
Renewal by mail
How to Fill Out Form DS-82
How to complete Form DS-82, which documents to include, and how to mail your renewal application.
Renewal deadlines
Fastest Way to Renew a U.S. Passport
Your departure date determines which renewal options are realistic. Compare routine processing, expedited service, and urgent appointments.
Urgent & Expedited Passport Videos
Traveling soon? These videos cover expedited processing, passport agency appointments, and the services private couriers provide.
Urgent passport appointments
Need a Fast Passport? How Urgent Service Works
Who qualifies for urgent travel service, how to request an agency appointment, what to bring, and what to do if an application is already pending.
Urgent passport options
Agency vs. courier
Best Expedited Passport Services: DIY vs. Courier
Compare the cost of visiting a passport agency yourself with private courier fees, including what a courier can and cannot do for you.
Processing and mailing time
Why Expedited Passports Can Take Longer Than 2–3 Weeks
Expedited processing estimates do not include mailing time. This video explains the additional time to allow before your trip.
✈️ Need Your Passport Fast?
Save 10% on VIP expedited courier service with processing as fast as 2–4 business days. For a more affordable option, choose the popular Priority Service with 7–9 business day processing. Check current available processing speeds.
Popular Passport & Travel Videos
These videos cover travel identification, passport photo rules, and Global Entry for travelers returning to the United States.
Passport cards
Surprising Passport Card Uses You Didn’t Know About
A passport card is useful for more than certain land and sea border crossings. The video also covers domestic flights and other ways to use the card as identification.
REAL ID and flying
REAL ID vs. Passport: What Do You Need to Fly?
Can you fly with a passport instead of a REAL ID driver's license? Compare which documents are accepted for domestic flights and border crossings.
Passport photos
10 Passport Photo Mistakes That Can Cause Rejection
Incorrect lighting, backgrounds, positioning, and other photo problems can delay an application. Check these ten mistakes before submitting your photo.
Global Entry
Global Entry Explained: What It Does and Doesn’t Do
How Global Entry works when you return to the United States, who can apply, and why a Global Entry card is not a substitute for a passport.
More Videos and Playlists
The YouTube channel also covers first-time passport applications, passports for children, lost passports, travel visas, and changes to travel requirements.
Passport Renewal and Expediting Guides
For application requirements, fees, and current service options, use the guides below.
U.S. Passport Service Guide is an independent information website, not a government agency. Passport requirements and processing times can change. Check the linked guides for current details.
