Apply in person if you respond "Yes" to at least one of the following statements:

• I am applying for my first U.S. passport.
• I am applying with my child who is under age 16.
• My most recent U.S. passport was issued when I was under age 16.
• My most recent U.S. passport was lost, stolen, or damaged.

My most recent U.S. passport was issued more than 15 years ago. 

If you already have a passport, you may be eligible to renew it. You can also correct information in your passport or report it lost or stolen.

Apply in Person: If you already have a passport but you are not eligible to renew it, you must apply in person.  

• We offer four types of service:
• *Life-or-Death Emergency
• *Urgent Travel
• Expedited
• Routine
• Consider the total time it will take to get a passport, including mailing times, when booking your international travel.
• *Restrictions apply for Life-or-Death Emergency Service and Urgent Travel Service. You must also have an appointment for these services.
• Use our Form Filler tool to fill out your form online. Print the form at home to save time and reduce errors caused by handwriting.
• Expand the options below to learn more about the four types of service we offer.

• Travel in Less Than 3 DaysEmergency

• Travel in Less Than 2-3 WeeksUrgent

• Travel in Less Than 8 WeeksExpedited

• Travel in 8 Weeks or MoreRoutine

Contacting Us If You Have Urgent Travel

We encourage customers who have already applied to check their application status online and sign up for updates via email. How our contact center can help you depends on your travel date, and if you have applied or not yet applied...

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Traveling in Less Than 2-3 Weeks

Make an Appointment at a Passport Agency or Center

Traveling in Less Than 8 Weeks

Expedite a First-Time Application or a Child's Application

Expedite a Renewal or Name Change by Mail

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I pay for faster delivery and return shipping?

Frequently Asked Questions

I need my passport sooner than I thought. What should I do?

What are passport expeditors and courier companies?

Last Updated: February 12, 2024