Registered U.S. Department of State Passport Courier — 20+ Years
Fast Passport Center is a registered U.S. Department of State passport expediting service — not a reseller, not a retail counter. We are the courier. Direct access, direct pricing, 20+ years on the official State Department registry.
A passport expediting service is a private company registered with the U.S. Department of State to submit passport applications directly to federal passport agencies on behalf of customers. Not every company that calls itself a passport expediter is actually registered — and not every registered expediter is a direct courier.
The distinction matters. Some "expediting services" are resellers — they charge a fee and hand your application to an actual registered courier like Fast Passport Center, so you pay twice. Others operate through retail networks like FedEx Office or Staples, adding markup and extra handling.
Fast Passport Center is a registered direct courier. No middleman. No retail markup. Direct courier service at direct prices — 20–80% less than most retail passport counters.
We are the actual registered courier with daily agency access. Not a middleman, not a reseller.
Markets passport services but hands your application to a real courier — adding a markup you pay.
FedEx Office, Staples, etc. — they charge their fee and hand it to a courier. You pay both markups.
Three simple checks that separate legitimate registered expediters from marketing-only operations.
Go to travel.state.gov and find the registered courier list. If they're not on it, they cannot legally submit applications directly to passport agencies. Fast Passport Center has been on this list for 20+ years.
Fast Passport Center holds an A+ BBB rating. Any legitimate expediter should have a verifiable BBB record with clean complaint history. Check before you pay.
Legitimate expediters have real offices and drop-off locations. Fast Passport Center has 24 physical drop-off locations nationwide. Be cautious of services with only a website and no verifiable address.
Four steps from your application to your passport — handled by a registered courier with daily agency access.
Specialists check every document before submission. Errors cause rejections adding weeks to your timeline. We catch them first.
Our couriers physically deliver your application to the passport agency using reserved daily slots not available to the public. Same-day submission guaranteed.
The State Dept. processes your application in 3, 4, 7, or 9 business days depending on your tier. Reserved slots mean same-day submission — no mail queue.
Your passport ships back via overnight FedEx the moment the agency releases it. Real-time tracking throughout.
Direct comparison — see exactly how we stack up against retail counters, online resellers, and doing it yourself.
| Feature | Fast Passport Center | FedEx/Staples | Online Reseller | DIY Govt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Dept Registered | ✓ 20+ years | Partial (uses courier) | Sometimes | N/A |
| Direct Courier | ✓ Yes | ✗ Reseller | ✗ Reseller | N/A |
| Reserved Agency Slots | ✓ Daily | Through their courier | Through their courier | ✗ No |
| Expert Doc Review | ✓ Included | ✗ Limited | ✗ Limited | ✗ None |
| Processing From | 3 business days | 3–5 business days | 3–7 business days | 2–3 weeks |
| Service Fee | From $195 | $400–$700+ | $300–$600+ | $60 govt only |
| BBB Rating | A+ | Varies | Varies | N/A |
| Physical Locations | 24 nationwide | FedEx/Staples stores | Online only | Post offices |
Government fees are separate for all options. FPC service fee covers document review, courier submission, and overnight return delivery.
Every type of passport application — handled by registered couriers with daily agency access.
No office visit for eligible renewals.
First-time applicants.
Urgent replacement.
Both parents required — we handle after DS-11 step.
For frequent travelers.
Replacement processing.
DS-82 with name change docs.
As fast as 24 hours.
Pick the tier that fits your travel date. All tiers include expert document review, courier submission, and overnight FedEx return.
Government fees are separate. FPC does not mark up government fees.
Honest answers about how passport expediting works, what to expect, and how to verify any service.
Also Available
Not exactly what you need? Here are other ways Fast Passport Center can help with your passport situation.
Compare all speed tiers side-by-side. Pick the processing speed that fits your travel date.
The easiest path if you're renewing. No office visit needed for eligible renewals.
Not sure what timeline you're working with? See what's possible at each urgency level.
Need it in less than 72 hours? Emergency processing as fast as 24 hours. Call now.
Fast Passport Center has been registered with the U.S. Department of State for over 20 years, holds an A+ BBB rating, and has 24 physical drop-off locations nationwide. We are the courier — not a reseller. Direct access, direct pricing, real humans on the phone.