


RUSHED PASSPORT PLUS
But the COVID-19 pandemic, plus an unprecedented demand for passports, has extended those waiting times.

Usually, processing a passport application or renewal takes only a few weeks. But don't tell anyone! Why does it take so long to get a passport? Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights, and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler. So they joined thousands of Americans scrambling to get passports during a time of record delays.Ĭheck out Elliott Confidential, the newsletter the travel industry doesn't want you to read. With just two months before they were supposed to leave for Canada, the Parks didn't have enough time to renew the expired passport by mail. "But then I realized that my wife's passport had expired," said Park, a human resources manager from Washington. Richard's passport had another year on it. Department of State's website at and Stephanie Park waited too long to get their passports.Īfter booking airline tickets from Washington, D.C., to Montreal, they checked their travel documents. Additional information and forms are available on the U.S.Hours: Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.-midnight eastern time If you need your passport within 14 days, call the U.S.For children under the age of 16, both parents must be present or have a notarized consent form from the absent parent, as well as a front and back copy of the parent's driver's license.All applicants, even minors, must appear in person.You must be able to pay with check or money order. For passports, we cannot accept credit or debit cards as a form of payment.If you apply for the passport book and passport card at the same time, you pay one acceptance fee only.Customers who have a life-or-death emergency or urgent travel within three business days, should get more information at.The other payment is an acceptance fee for the City of Seattle.Īdd $19.53 for optional express mail delivery. We will collect two separate payments with each application.(See list of qualifying identification documents on the website.) Passport photos are 2 inches by 2 inches, with a white background. Hospital certificates, photocopies and keepsake certificates are not accepted. Children under 16 must always submit an original birth certificate, even when renewing and submitting a previous passport. These will be returned to you, in a separate envelope, around the same time you receive your new passport. passport or an original certificate of naturalization. State-certified birth certificate, a previous U.S.Make sure you have the following items when visiting a customer service center to apply for a passport: What to submit with your completed application The Downtown Customer Service Center and the Mobile Customer Service Center do not accept passport applications. See the individual customer service center location pages for details. passport card, which is valid for land and sea crossings between the United States and Canada, Mexico and the Carribean. Please expect to wait 15-20 minutes past your appointment time to meet with a representative. The standard adult renewal (DS-82 form) is mail-in only. Our customer service centers accept only DS-11 applications for first-time applicants, minor renewals and certain qualifying adult renewals (DS-11 form only). Click here to book your appointment About our passport services
