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Philadelphia Passport Services

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Philadelphia Expedited Passport Services

Fast Passport Center provides expedited passport services in Philadelphia for travelers who need a passport faster than standard government processing.
If you need an emergency passport in Philadelphia (or a rush timeline for upcoming international travel), our team helps you complete everything correctly and avoid delays.

Fast Passport Center is an approved and registered U.S. Department of State passport courier with 20+ years of experience assisting travelers nationwide,
including many Philadelphia and Greater Philadelphia / Delaware Valley travelers, businesses, and travel agencies.
We specialize in fast processing for passport renewals, new passports, lost or stolen passports, child passports,
second passports, and name changes.

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Philadelphia Passport Processing Options

Philadelphia travelers typically have three realistic paths when they need a passport. Here’s the easiest way to compare them.

Self-Service Option
Up to 2–6 Months

Apply through a passport acceptance facility (post office, clerk of court, etc.).

Processing times depend on government workload and can vary.

Best for: travelers with flexible plans and plenty of time.

Regional Passport Agency
Life-or-Death Emergencies

Appointments are extremely limited and primarily reserved for serious emergencies such as illness or death in the family.

Even with an appointment, travelers often spend most of the day dealing with parking, security screening, and long waits.

Best for: travelers who qualify and can obtain an appointment.

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Fast Passport Center
As Fast As 24 Hours*
  • Approved & registered U.S. Department of State courier
  • Reserved passport agency submission availability
  • Professional document review to reduce delays
  • Predictable processing based on the option you select

Many eligible travelers can receive passports in as little as one business day when everything is submitted correctly.

Trusted by thousands of travelers, businesses, and travel agencies over 20+ years.
Ask about our best price guarantee / price match options if you’re comparing services.

*Processing speed depends on eligibility and documentation.


Services We Expedite for Philadelphia Travelers

Fast Passport Center can help with:

  • Passport renewals (including many second passports)
  • New passports
  • Lost or stolen passport replacements
  • Child passports
  • Damaged passports
  • Name changes and corrections

How Our Expedited Process Works

  1. Start your order online and choose the processing speed that fits your travel date.
  2. We confirm your details and provide a checklist, instructions, and shipping guidance.
  3. If an in-person acceptance step is required (often for first-time and child passports), we’ll tell you exactly what to do.
  4. Send your documents using your overnight shipping method (or drop-off by appointment where available).
  5. We submit through reserved availability so you don’t have to travel or wait at a passport agency.
  6. Your passport is completed within the timeframe you select—no guessing and no hoping an appointment opens up.

Start Your Expedited Passport Order

If you need an expedited passport in Philadelphia or an emergency passport in Philadelphia, start your secure order online:

If you have 2–6 months before your trip and want to find a passport acceptance facility near you,
scroll down and use the Philadelphia passport acceptance facilities section below.

Tip: Many acceptance facilities require appointments—call ahead before visiting.


Regional Passport Agency Near Philadelphia

The nearest regional passport agency serving Philadelphia travelers is located in Philadelphia. Regional passport agencies are primarily intended for
life-or-death emergencies and limited urgent travel cases, and appointments are typically required.

Nearest Regional Passport Agency

Philadelphia Passport Agency
Robert N.C. Nix Federal Building
9th & Chestnut Street (9th Street Entrance), Suite 100
Philadelphia, PA 19107

For many Philadelphia travelers who need a passport quickly but do not have a qualifying emergency, it is often easier and more convenient to use
an approved passport expeditor like Fast Passport Center and avoid the agency trip.
Appointments can be difficult to secure, even for urgent travel.


Philadelphia Passport Acceptance Facilities

Facility Name Street Address City State Zip Phone
CHESTNUT HILL FINANCE 8227 GERMANTOWN AVENUE PHILADELPHIA PA 19118 2152481503
CHESTNUT STREET MAIN POST OFFICE 3000 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19104 2158958828
FOX CHASE POST OFFICE 7232 RISING SUN AVE PHILADELPHIA PA 19111 2157452201
MANAYUNK POST OFFICE 4431 MAIN ST PHILADELPHIA PA 19127 2155082969
MARKET SQUARE POST OFFICE 7782 CRITTENDEN STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19118 2152477449
PASCHALL STATION POST OFFICE 2904 S. 70TH STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19142 2153657034
PENNS LANDING POST OFFICE 622 S 4TH STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19147 2159232701
ROXANNE JONES POST OFFICE 2601 N 16TH ST PHILADELPHIA PA 19132 2152233003
SNYDER PLAZA RETAIL STORE 54 SNYDER AVE (SOUTH PLAZA) PHILADELPHIA PA 19148 2153362860
TORRESDALE STATION POST OFFICE 10380 DRUMMOND RD PHILADELPHIA PA 19154 2156323774
WILLIAM PENN ANNEX POST OFFICE 900 MARKET STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19107 2154137743