Can I get a refund if my passport doesn't arrive on time?

The $60 expedited fee is non-refundable unless the agency fails to meet their published service windows, though processing times are estimates and not guarantees.

Do I need to send my old passport with my renewal?

Yes, you must submit your most recent passport to prove your citizenship and identity; it will be returned to you in a separate package.

Renewing your passport with urgent or expedited service

To get a passport quickly, you must pay the $60 expedited fee and utilize an official Passport Agency appointment if you are traveling within 14 days. If your travel is further out, you can pay for expedited processing by mail, which currently takes 2 to 3 weeks.

Check your travel timeline. If you are traveling within 14 days, you must book an appointment at a regional Passport Agency. If you are traveling in 3 weeks or more, use the mail-in expedited service.
Gather your documents. You need your most recent passport, a completed DS-82 form (or DS-11 if your passport is damaged or over 15 years old), a new passport photo taken within the last 6 months, and your travel itinerary showing proof of international departure.
Calculate and pay fees. Add the $60 expedite fee to your base application fee ($130 for a passport book). Use a personal check or money order payable to 'U.S. Department of State'. Include your full name and date of birth in the memo line.
Submit via trackable mail. Send your application via USPS Priority Mail Express. Keep the tracking number so you can monitor its arrival at the processing facility.
Monitor status online. Wait at least 72 hours after delivery for your application to show as 'In Process' on the official government website. Use your last name, date of birth, and application number to check updates.

Can I get a refund if my passport doesn't arrive on time?: The $60 expedited fee is non-refundable unless the agency fails to meet their published service windows, though processing times are estimates and not guarantees.
Do I need to send my old passport with my renewal?: Yes, you must submit your most recent passport to prove your citizenship and identity; it will be returned to you in a separate package.