Can I expedite some family members but not others?

Yes, you can choose expedited processing for individual family members. Just include the $60 expedited fee only for those passports you want rushed.

What if we need passports in less than 2 weeks?

You need an in-person appointment at a passport agency or authorized acceptance facility. Call 1-877-487-2778 to schedule. You'll need proof of imminent travel.

Can we use one envelope for the whole family?

Yes, but use separate payments for each person to avoid delays. Include all required documents for each family member in one package with overnight return shipping.

What if a child's passport was issued when they were under 16?

Children cannot renew passports issued when they were under 16. They need a new application in person with both parents present, regardless of current age.

How do I know if the expedited processing worked?

Check your application status online at travel.state.gov. If expedited processing wasn't applied, call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778.

How to Get Expedited Passport Renewal for Your Family

Expedited family passport renewals take 2-3 weeks and cost an extra $60 per passport. Apply online through the State Department website, pay expedited fees for each family member, and choose overnight shipping both ways to minimize delays.

Check if everyone qualifies for renewal. Each family member must have their most recent passport, be over 16, and the passport must be undamaged and issued within the last 15 years. If anyone doesn't meet these criteria, they need a new passport application instead.
Gather required documents for each person. You need the current passport, one passport photo per person (2x2 inches), and Form DS-82 for each family member. Get photos taken at CVS, Walgreens, or UPS Store for $15-20 each.
Complete DS-82 forms online. Fill out a separate DS-82 form for each family member at travel.state.gov. Print and sign each form. Double-check all information matches their current passport exactly.
Calculate total costs. Standard renewal is $130 per adult, $100 per child under 16. Add $60 expedited fee per person. Budget $15-20 for overnight shipping each way. Total: roughly $220 per adult, $190 per child.
Package everything properly. For each person: current passport, signed DS-82 form, new photo, and payment. Use separate checks or money orders for each person to avoid processing delays. Include return overnight shipping label.
Mail with overnight delivery. Send to: National Passport Processing Center, P.O. Box 90155, Philadelphia, PA 19190-0155. Write 'EXPEDITE' clearly on the envelope. Use FedEx or UPS overnight shipping, not USPS Express.
Track and follow up. Check status at travel.state.gov using the application number from your receipt. Expedited processing takes 2-3 weeks from when they receive your application, not when you mail it.

Can I expedite some family members but not others?: Yes, you can choose expedited processing for individual family members. Just include the $60 expedited fee only for those passports you want rushed.
What if we need passports in less than 2 weeks?: You need an in-person appointment at a passport agency or authorized acceptance facility. Call 1-877-487-2778 to schedule. You'll need proof of imminent travel.
Can we use one envelope for the whole family?: Yes, but use separate payments for each person to avoid delays. Include all required documents for each family member in one package with overnight return shipping.
What if a child's passport was issued when they were under 16?: Children cannot renew passports issued when they were under 16. They need a new application in person with both parents present, regardless of current age.
How do I know if the expedited processing worked?: Check your application status online at travel.state.gov. If expedited processing wasn't applied, call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778.