Express Passport Request One Early
Anyone who has a passport knows that the process from time of application to receipt of the actual passport can take up to eight weeks. A person who has planned a last-minute getaway may not be able to wait this long. In these situations, the person may wish to take advantage of expedited United States passport processing.
There are several ways that someone can get expedited processing of a passport. An Internet search will yield a list of private companies that provide this service. Such passport expediting service companies provide processing windows ranging from ten days down to 24 hours. There is a processing time to suit almost anyone's need.
By choosing one of these services over the standard expedited service offered by the government, one can receive their new passport quickly. The government's "expedited" service is four weeks and most people looking for speedy service simply cannot wait that long. The services offer a wide range of time frames from 1 to 2 days up to 7 to 10 days to have a new passport in hand.
Travelers who elect to go with the private expediting service companies will find that the passport application process is quite easy. All of the required forms are posted on the company's Web site. The company may request that the applicant complete several forms in addition to those required by the government. This is because the company wants to ensure that it is protected and the customer knows that all information will be kept confidential. These companies do not take their role lightly, and they have dedicated representatives available to answer any questions regarding the application process.
In addition to completing the passport application and any additional forms required by the expediting service, the traveler will need to supply copies of various forms of identification. A copy of the applicant's birth certificate from the city, county, or state of birth, complete with verification seal, will need to be provided. All required documentation must adhere to the guidelines within the instructions or the passport application will be unable to be processed.
Once all the paperwork has been accumulated and the new photos taken, all of this will need to be sent into the service for processing. The majority of these providers prefer the use of either FedEx or UPS as a carrier. By using one of these services, the package can be tracked the entire way and as it contains quite a bit of personal information, every care should be taken in protecting it.
The expediting service company will process the information in the package upon receipt. The company will work with the federal government agency to push through the application in an expeditious manner. They know that time is of the essence for those needing a passport at the last minute, and they make every effort to deliver 100 percent satisfaction.
