It's amazing how the variation in time required receiving your passport. One day to ten weeks seems to be a large stretch in delivery. Typically, if you obtain your passport in less than a month, it's usually considered a rush delivery. There are a few alternative ways to receive your passport in an expedited manner. No matter which option you choose, you must fill out and complete an application for your passport.
Unless you are willing to pay for overnight delivery, it can still require about four weeks to receive your passport. The government offers expedited service for $60 or you can opt to go through a private company. It usually takes four weeks from the application date, however, if you make an appointment or visit a passport office you may receive your card a bit sooner.
As mentioned earlier, there are two ways to be issued out a passport. If you do not plan on leaving the country for a few weeks there is a method suitable for you. And, if you plan on leaving the country within two weeks, well, there is a method for you as well.
The first method requires you to prepare your passport application materials. Make sure you have the necessary knowledge for the process of not having a U. S birth certificate. Next, add your $60 rush fee to the amount of the passport fee. Determine the address on the passport application so that you may contact the office for possible payment acceptance.
You will now want to put your completed materials, including payment, in a manila envelope addressed to the correct office. On the outside, write "Expedited". You might want to pay for overnight service each way. Finally, take your envelope to the post office to mail. Or, you might prefer to use UPS or FedEx, however, whichever way you choose, ask for two-way service.
The second method is for people traveling within the next two weeks. Even by following the directions, you should understand that this does not guarantee you will receive your U. S. Passport in less than two weeks. The first thing you must do is have proof (e-ticket, paid itinerary) that you are leaving the country within two weeks.
Please note that the Department of State notes on their website that you cannot apply for a passport at your post office or through the mail if you are leaving the country within two weeks. It is required that you apply in person at an office.
To meet the requirements for the second method you must prepare your application materials. As in the first method, you need to find out the total cost of your passport and add $60 for the rush fee. You need to locate the passport agency nearest to your home.
Place a call to this agency and you will be connected to an automated process that walks you through the appointment booking. Be sure to make note of the address, the appointment date and time, and the confirmation number.
Arrive early for your appointment and make certain to have all of the passport application materials. Make certain all of your expedited passport paperwork is in order. Be particularly certain you have specific proof you will be leaving the country within two weeks, otherwise, you are asking for some difficulties. Then, proceed through the process and good luck!
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