Can I renew by mail if my passport expired more than 5 years ago?

No. If your passport expired more than 5 years ago, was issued before age 16, or was lost/stolen, you must apply in person using Form DS-11 at a passport acceptance facility.

What if no passport agency appointments are available?

Call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778 for emergency appointments or check for cancellations multiple times daily. Some accept walk-ins for life-or-death emergencies.

Can I get a passport the same day?

Yes, at passport agencies for travel within 14 days. You typically submit in the morning and pick up after 2 PM the same day, or the next business day.

Will expedited service work for international mail?

No. Expedited service only applies within the US. If you're overseas, visit the nearest US embassy or consulate for emergency passport services.

How to Renew Your Passport Fast for Urgent Business Travel

You can renew a US passport in 2-3 weeks with expedited service ($60 fee) or get same-day service at passport agencies for travel within 14 days. Book your appointment online immediately and bring proof of urgent travel like flight confirmations.

Determine your timeline. If you travel in 14 days or less, you need a passport agency appointment. If you have 2-3 weeks, expedited mail service works. Regular service takes 6-8 weeks.
Gather required documents. You need your current passport, DS-82 renewal form (if eligible for mail renewal), one passport photo, and proof of urgent travel (flight confirmation, hotel booking, or business letter stating travel dates).
Book passport agency appointment (for 14-day travel). Go to passportappointment.travel.state.gov and book the earliest available slot. Appointments open at midnight Eastern time, 14 days out. Set an alarm and book exactly at midnight.
Pay expedited fees. Expedited service costs $60 plus regular renewal fee ($130 for passport book). Overnight delivery adds $19.53 each way. Total expedited cost: $209.53 for mail service.
Submit your application. For mail: Send to the expedited processing address with overnight shipping. For agency visits: Arrive 15 minutes early with all documents. Agency visits typically result in same-day or next-day pickup.
Track and collect. Mail renewals get tracking numbers. Agency renewals often allow same-day pickup after 2 PM or next business day pickup. Always confirm pickup times when you submit.

Can I renew by mail if my passport expired more than 5 years ago?: No. If your passport expired more than 5 years ago, was issued before age 16, or was lost/stolen, you must apply in person using Form DS-11 at a passport acceptance facility.
What if no passport agency appointments are available?: Call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778 for emergency appointments or check for cancellations multiple times daily. Some accept walk-ins for life-or-death emergencies.
Can I get a passport the same day?: Yes, at passport agencies for travel within 14 days. You typically submit in the morning and pick up after 2 PM the same day, or the next business day.
Will expedited service work for international mail?: No. Expedited service only applies within the US. If you're overseas, visit the nearest US embassy or consulate for emergency passport services.