If you are in a hurry to get your passport, there are some things you can do.
What You Need to Get a New Passport
If you have lost or damaged your passport, you may need to apply for a new one. You can do this by contacting the Passport Office and requesting an application form. Once completed, send the form along with certified copies of your birth certificate and photo ID to the address provided on the form.
You will then be contacted by the Passport Office, who will advise you of what to do next. The process usually takes anywhere between four and six weeks.
How To Get Your Passport Fast?
Here are the best ways to get a passport fast.
Go in person
The best way to get a passport fast is to go in person at a passport acceptance facility (also known as a regional agency). If you are applying for the first time, or if you need to renew your passport, then this is the way to go. You will need two forms of identification and proof of citizenship such as a birth certificate or naturalization certificate. If you need expedited service (which costs more), then you will also need proof of travel plans and/or an appointment with a destination country consulate.
Mail it in
You can send your application by mail but it will be processed at the regular rate (4-6 weeks). The only exception is if you have an urgent need such as traveling within 2 weeks; then you can pay extra for expedited service (2-3 weeks).
Get an agent or third-party expediter
Best way to get a passport fast is to hire passport expedited services. There are companies that will expedite your application for an additional fee with guaranteed results within 24 hours or less. They offer passport expedited services for both first-time applicants and renewals, as well as international passports for U.S. citizens living abroad. Passport expedited service also provides passport renewal services for military personnel and civilians who need to travel within 24 hours of applying for their new passport.
