REGISTERED U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE COURIER
If your trip is coming up and your passport situation isn't sorted, you're in the right place. Fast Passport Center is a registered State Dept courier with daily reserved access to federal passport agencies — getting urgent passports processed in as little as 3 business days for over 20 years.
Most urgent passport situations are more solvable than you think. Tell us your travel date and we'll tell you exactly what's possible.
Your options depend entirely on your travel date. Here's what's realistic at each timeline.
This is a true emergency. Call us immediately at 877-253-0084. We'll assess your situation in real time. Same-day document submission may be required. Whether we can help depends on what day it is and what type of passport you need.
Call NowOur 3-business-day processing tier handles most situations in this window. Start your order now or call us — time matters here. Processing: 3 business days from document receipt.
Start OrderOur 4–7 business day tiers work perfectly for this window. Don't wait — start now and you'll have your passport well before your trip. Processing: 4–7 business days from document receipt.
Start OrderStandard government processing (4–6 weeks plus mailing) won't make it. Our 9-business-day or 3–5 week tiers give you a comfortable buffer. Processing: 9 business days to 3–5 weeks.
Start OrderRoutine processing: 4–6 weeks. Government expedited (the $60 fee): 2–3 weeks. Neither includes mailing time, which adds another 1–2 weeks each way. If your trip is within 4–8 weeks, the government route alone simply won't get you there.
Regional passport agencies handle urgent cases by appointment only. In 2026, with over 27 million passports issued, those appointments book 2–4 weeks in advance. You cannot walk in. For most urgent situations, waiting for an appointment isn't an option.
Your local post office or passport acceptance facility can submit your application — but they have no ability to expedite processing or jump the queue. They mail it in like everyone else. Only a registered courier with reserved agency access can genuinely speed things up.
Fast Passport Center is registered under the U.S. Department of State's Hand Carry Program. Our couriers physically hand-deliver passport applications to federal agencies every single business day — using reserved submission slots that are not available to the public.
This is the key difference. When you come to us with an urgent passport need, your application doesn't go into a mail queue. It doesn't pass through a middleman. Our courier walks it directly into the agency the next business day and it gets processed within the reserved timeframe — 3, 4, 7, or 9 business days depending on which tier you choose.
We've been doing this for over 20 years. Urgent passports are not an exception for us — they're our everyday business.
Urgent passport needs come in different forms. Here's how we handle each one.
Your passport expired or is expiring and your trip is coming up. If you qualify for renewal by mail (DS-82), we can process your renewal in as little as 3 business days — no office visit required. This is our most common urgent request.
Learn about Fast Passport RenewalFirst-time applicant with an upcoming trip. You'll need to visit a passport acceptance facility for the DS-11 in-person step, then we take it from there. Our couriers hand-deliver to the agency for fastest possible processing.
Learn about New PassportsYour passport disappeared before your trip. You'll need to file DS-64 and apply for a new passport using DS-11. We guide you through every step and submit on an urgent basis.
Learn about Lost/Stolen PassportsThe family trip is coming up and your child's passport expired or was never applied for. Child passports have additional requirements — both parents must consent and the DS-11 must be completed in person. We handle everything after that step.
Learn about Child PassportsFrequent international traveler who needs a second valid passport — one is tied up in a visa application while you need to travel on another. We process second passport applications on an urgent basis.
Learn about Second PassportsEvery urgent situation is different. Pick the tier that fits your travel date.
Most Urgent
Trip within the next week. Hand-courier with reserved agency slot. Overnight FedEx return.
From $345
Start Urgent OrderMost Popular
Trip within 1–2 weeks. Priority submission, expedited processing.
From $295
Start Urgent OrderReliable Expedited
Trip within about 2 weeks. Reliable expedited processing.
From $245
Start Urgent OrderFaster Than Government
Trip 2–3 weeks out. Faster than government, lower price.
From $195
Start Urgent OrderSmart Saver
Trip 3+ weeks out. Most affordable. Still faster than government alone.
Start Urgent OrderGovernment fees are separate and paid to the U.S. Department of State. Our service fee covers document review, courier submission, and overnight return delivery.
Trying to walk into a passport agency — Appointment-only. No walk-ins. Appointments book 2–4 weeks out in 2026.
Relying on the post office to expedite — Post offices submit applications but cannot speed up processing or jump the queue.
Using an online government renewal for speed — The State Dept's online renewal is routine service only. It cannot be expedited.
Waiting to see if your current application moves faster — If you have an application in process and it's not moving, call us immediately at 877-253-0084. We may be able to help.
Going through a retail counter like FedEx or Staples — They're resellers. You pay their markup and they hand it to a registered courier like us anyway. Come directly to us and save 20–80%.
With Fast Passport Center, urgent passport processing starts at 3 business days from when we receive your documents. Add 1–2 days for documents to reach us if mailing, plus overnight FedEx return delivery. Most customers in our 3-day tier have their passport in hand within 5–7 days of starting their order. For situations with less than 48 hours, call us immediately at 877-253-0084 — we'll assess what's possible in real time.
Also Available
Not exactly what you need? Here are other ways Fast Passport Center can help with your passport situation.
Traveling in less than 72 hours? Emergency processing as fast as 24 hours. Call now.
Just need to renew? No office visit required for eligible renewals. As fast as 3 days.
All speed tiers at a glance. Compare 3-day through 3-5 week processing options.
Learn how our registered courier system works and why we're 20-80% less than competitors.
Most people who come to us thinking their passport situation is impossible are wrong. Whether your trip is in 5 days or 2 weeks, Fast Passport Center's registered couriers have daily reserved access to federal passport agencies and 20+ years of urgent passport experience. Start your order now or call us — we'll tell you exactly what's possible for your travel date.
Available Monday–Friday, 8AM–6PM EST. Start your order online anytime.