How to Get an Expedited Passport Renewal

Expedited passport renewal takes 2-3 weeks and costs $60 extra. Apply in person at a passport agency for same-day service, or mail your application with expedited processing. You'll need your current passport, new photos, and the DS-82 form.

  1. Check if you qualify for renewal. Your current passport must be undamaged, issued when you were 16+, issued within the last 15 years, and in your current name. If not, you need a new passport application, not a renewal.
  2. Choose your speed. Expedited by mail: 2-3 weeks, $60 fee. In-person at passport agency: same day, $60 fee plus $35 execution fee. Emergency appointments available for travel within 14 days.
  3. Get a new passport photo. Take a 2x2 inch color photo within the last 6 months. CVS, Walgreens, and UPS stores do this for $15-20. Don't use selfies or old photos.
  4. Fill out Form DS-82. Complete the renewal form online at travel.state.gov or print and fill by hand in black ink. Sign and date it. Don't sign until instructed if applying in person.
  5. Calculate your fees. Passport book: $130. Expedited processing: $60. Optional expedited shipping: $21.36. Pay by check or money order for mail applications, or credit/debit for in-person.
  6. Mail or visit in person. For mail: Send everything to the address on the form with expedited shipping. For same-day: Schedule appointment at travel.state.gov for regional passport agencies in major cities.
  7. Track your application. Use the tracking number online or call 1-877-487-2778. Your old passport gets returned with your new one unless it's damaged.
Can I renew an expired passport with expedited service?
No. If your passport expired more than 5 years ago, you need a new passport application (DS-11), not a renewal. This takes longer even with expedited service.
What counts as a passport emergency?
Travel within 14 days, or needing a visa for travel within 30 days. You'll need proof like flight confirmation. Emergency appointments are limited and book up fast.
Will expedited processing work if I damaged my passport?
Significantly damaged passports (water damage, torn pages, missing corners) require new applications, not renewals. Minor wear is usually fine, but call 1-877-487-2778 to check first.