For those who need their passport in a hurry, expedited passport processing is also available. There is a $35 fee per passport for expedited processing.  This includes all passport services including issuance, amendment (See How do I change my name on my passport?), extension of validity and adding visa pages (See How to Add Extra Pages to Your U.S. Passport).

When using expedite service, two-way overnight mail for each application is strongly suggested.

Passport applications sent together or at the same time do not necessarily remain together and will be mailed separately.

Who May Use Expedited Service for a Passport?

Anyone may request expedited passport service.

How to Expedite Service for Your Passport Application

In order to expedite service for your passport application, you must:

• Pay the $35 per application expedite fee.
  (Additionally, two-way overnight mail for each application is strongly suggested.)

	Payment Method
Passport Agency	Cash Major Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover) Personal Check, Travelers Check Bank Draft, Postal or Commercial Money Order
Mail-in	Personal Check or Money Order (Pay to Department of State) NO CASH
Post Office, Clerk of Court, Other Location	Check with the facility for type of payment accepted.

Expedited Passport Renewal by Mail

There is also expedited service available for passport renewal by mail.  Expedited passport renewals by mail must include all items required to apply for your passport by mail, the $35 expedite fee and proof of your upcoming departure.

Clearly mark the envelope EXPEDITED. (For more information on passport renewal by mail, see How to Apply for a Passport Renewal by Mail.)

How Long Will it Take?

The Passport Agency processes expedited passports within three working days from receipt of the passport.

If you would like overnight or express delivery, payment for this service should be presented in person where you apply or included with the other items by mail for passport renewal.

You should receive your passport in 7-10 business days if using expedited service and two-way overnight delivery, depending upon the reliability of your overnight service.