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Emergency Passport Renewal - Renewing Your Passport in 24-48 Hours |
Article Submitted by: William Manor
Wednesday, 10 February 2010
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Emergency passport renewals can be obtained as fast as the same day. If you find yourself in an emergency situation and need to get your passport renewed in a hurry, you will have to expedite the application process. Renewing a passport in so little time can be accomplished in two ways. Either you apply at a regional agency or you go through a professional expediting service. Emergency Passport Renewals at a Regional Agency The first step to getting emergency passport renewal at a regional agency is to set up an appointment. Contact the National Passport Information Center which maintains an automated appointment system at 1-877-487-2778. Frequently, it can be hard to get through so be prepared to try several attempts. What do you do if you can't get through or there is no appointment available when you need it? Just show up at the regional agency nearest to where you are. Many applicants have been successful at applying without an appointment. What are the requirements for expediting a passport renewal? Requirements include a completed application form DS-82, your most recent passport and two passport-style pictures that are less than 6 months old. If your name has changed since your last passport was issued, you will also be required to submit legal proof of this.. If you arrive at the regional passport agency without an appointment, you will not be able to show a confirmation number. It will be necessary to present your Social Security card. it is important that you also take evidence of your departure date to prove your need for expedited passport renewal. The cost of expediting your passport renewal at an agency is $135. The application fee is $75 and expedited service is an another $60. Payment should be made by personal check, money order or bank draft. Payment should be made to the U.S. Department of State. Your application should be processed and your renewed passport ready either the same day or the day after. Emergency Passport Renewals through a Passport Expediter What do you do if you can't get to a regional agency yourself? This method entails authorizing a professional expediter to present the application for express passport renewal as your representative. Since professional expediters are usually found in the same places as the regional agencies and registered with them, it is a logical solution. The first step is to choose the expediter that you would like to use and complete their application process. Next, you need to send them the completed application form and the supporting documents. It is recommended that you use a two-way overnight delivery method that allows you to trace the package. You are also encouraged to use a secure package. While professional expediters can obtain your passport renewal as quickly as the same day, you will need to factor in mail delivery time if you opt for this method. Of course, traveling to a regional agency could cost you a lot of time, especially if you do not live near one. The fees for this service vary depending on the expediter you choose and how fast you need to get your passport renewed. You should expect the cost to be somewhere between $65 for passport renewals expedited in two weeks to as much as $300 for same day service. This is in addition to the fees paid to the State Department. Expediters can be expensive and you can save some money if you apply yourself. When you cannot get to a regional agency and you are running the risk of having to cancel your travel plans, authorizing a professional expediter to submit your application for fast passport renewal could be a very wise decision. Article Source: http://www.ArticleBlast.com |
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Visit U.S. Passport Service Guide to download application form DS-82 and access a directory of expediters to get an emergency passport renewal.
Visit U.S. Passport Service Guide to download application form DS-82 and access a directory of expediters to get an emergency passport renewal.
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