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Can I get my passport expedited after applying?

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Eleanor Gray

Published Mar 07, 2026

Can I get my passport expedited after applying?

Answer: You can call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778 to try and change your request from routine to expedited processing. If you can pay the expedited passport fee with a credit card, you will likely be able to make the switch. You can get a same-day passport there if you need it.

People also ask, can I expedite my passport after applying?

Yes. We now offer routine service in 10-12 weeks and expedited service in 4-6 weeks. If you applied and have not received your passport, you may call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778 and request to expedite your passport in 4-6 weeks.

Subsequently, question is, can I speed up my passport application? Passports can be issued quickly in an emergency - such as ill health or death - but forgetting to allow adequate time for an application to go through is not seen as an emergency by the Passport Office. The only way to speed up the process is to pay for it.

Secondly, how long does it take to get an expedited passport?

Processing Times

Routine	10-12 weeks
Expedited	4-6 weeks
Expedited at Agency	Must have international travel within 72 hours (3 business days)

Can you expedite a passport in 24 hours?

The US Post Office can take up to 3 weeks to expedite your passport. We can expedite your passport in as little as 24 hours. Applying is easy.

What happens if your passport doesn't arrive in time?

First call and make an appointment with the emergency passport service. Call 1 877-487-2778 or 1 888 874-7793 Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time. The service is closed all federal holidays. Completed Passport Application with supporting documents and photos.

Does it really take 4 6 weeks to get a passport?

The State Department estimates a passport takes four to six weeks to process from the time you turn in your application (including the time it takes to mail it back to you), so leave plenty of time, especially in spring, when many people are preparing for the busy summer travel season.

Does it take longer than 6 weeks to get a passport?

It used to take 4-6 weeks for routine passport processing. However, during a government shutdown or busy travel season, some were reporting passport processing times of up to 10 weeks. Now the U.S. Department of State has increased the processing times to 10-12 weeks.

Can you get your passport faster than 3 weeks?

If you need a new passport:

It takes two to three weeks to renew an expired or expiring passport by mail when you pay an extra $60 to expedite it. This expedited fee is added to the renewal fee cost ($105 for 15 and younger, $110 for 16 and older).

Does passport processing time include shipping?

The U.S. government generally processes passport applications between four to six weeks after you've sent off your details, including mailing times. If possible, apply for your passport in low seasons for travel, like fall and mid-winter for faster processing times.

Can you get a US passport in 24 hours?

You can either: Call the 24-hour automated appointment system at 1-877-487-2778; TDD/TTY: 1-888-874-7793 or. Use the State Department's online passport appointment system At your passport agency appointment, submit your application in person.

How much is rush my passport?

Fill out your DS-11 application and collect your documents. See How to Apply to find the right form for you. Be sure to include the $60 expedite fee in addition to the normal application fee. See Passport Fees for more information.

Do you have to go to the post office to get a passport?

First-time passport applications must be submitted in-person at a passport acceptance facility (e.g., U.S. Post Office). At some locations, you can have your passport photo taken on-site for an additional fee.

How long do passports take to arrive?

10 days

How long do passports last for adults?

10 years

Is Passport a tracker?

Call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778 or 1-888-874-7793 (TDD/TTY) to speak to a Customer Service Representative (Se habla español) on Mondays-Fridays from 8:00am to 10:00pm Eastern Time (excluding federal holidays). Status updates are generally available 14 days after you apply or renew.

How can I track my passport delivery?

Email: Send an e-mail to and in the subject and/or body enter a valid passport number exactly as it was entered at the time the appointment was scheduled. Do not include any additional text. You will receive an automatic response with the status.

How do I apply for a US passport for the first time?

You must submit your completed application, including citizenship evidence, photocopy of ID, photo, and fees, in person at a passport acceptance facility. You may be eligible to apply in person at a passport agency if you are traveling soon.

Can you get a passport in a week?

Yes, it can be done. Common knowledge dictates that getting a passport takes time and a good bit of paperwork: According to the State Department, routine processing takes six to eight weeks, and expedited processing two to three weeks—and it's all even more of a hassle if you're applying for the first time.

How long does it take to get a passport 2020?

Persons in the Family Islands can collect the passport within 3 – 4 working days. Persons overseas can collect the passport within 5 – 7 working days from the selected overseas office.

How much do passports costs?

New Passport (for adults age 16 and older): For a new adult passport book: $110 application fee and a $35 execution fee. The new total fee is $145. Passport Cards (for adults age 16 and older): The application fee is $30 and the execution fee is $35. The new total fee is $65.

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