LDS mission trip departing in 10 days and your passport is missing? University of Utah study abroad program starts next month and your passport expired? Delta flight to Tokyo leaving from SLC International and your name changed after marriage? We help Salt Lake City residents — from Capitol Hill families to Sugar House students to Sandy business travelers — get their passports fast. As a registered U.S. Department of State courier, we offer a best price guarantee and rates typically 30–100% lower than FedEx and other resellers. As fast as 24 hours. A+ BBB rated. No office visit required.
Start My PassportProcessing Times
The SLC Passport Agency at 324 S State Street is right downtown — but appointments book out weeks in advance and walk-ins are only for verified life-or-death emergencies. Our registered courier service hand-delivers your application daily, so LDS mission families, BYU students, Silicon Slopes executives, and Wasatch Front travelers get their passports on a predictable timeline — no appointment lottery, no waiting room, no second trip downtown.
3 Ways to Get a U.S. Passport
Option 1
Registered Courier
Urgent
2–9 Days
Standard
3–5 Weeks
The U.S. Department of State created the registered courier program to give travelers another option. For urgent travel, registered couriers have daily submission availability that can deliver passports in as little as 2–9 days. For travelers with more time, a 3–5 week service provides personalized support throughout the entire process.
Option 2
Post Office / Mail-In
1–2 Months
The DIY route is the option most travelers know. Apply at a local acceptance facility or renew by mail or online when eligible. It's often the lowest-cost option and works well if you have plenty of time before your trip. If an issue is discovered after submission, you'll be notified by USPS and your application will be placed on hold until the problem is resolved by mail. Not recommended within 30 days of departure.
Option 3
Regional Agency
24 Hours
Emergency-only in-person visits at a U.S. Department of State Passport Agency. Requires a confirmed NPIC appointment and documented urgent travel with proof. Applicants should expect to spend most of the day at the agency and may be instructed to return the following business day to pick up their passport.
Hours*
The SLC Passport Agency at 324 S State St serves verified life-or-death emergencies only. You must call NPIC (877-487-2778) and have proof of imminent international travel within 72 hours. Appointments are extremely limited and not guaranteed.
Business Days
Weeks
Months
Popular Destinations
Sao Paulo, Brazil
LDS mission hub
Tokyo, Japan
Tech & study abroad
London, UK
Business & education
Mexico City, Mexico
Mission & family
Seoul, South Korea
Tech partnerships
Rome, Italy
Study abroad & vacation
300+
LDS mission countries
24 hrs
Fastest turnaround
20+ yrs
Serving Utah families
4.9★
Customer rating
* Emergency processing availability depends on U.S. Department of State volume, appointment slots, and your specific circumstances. Travel must be within 72 hours for agency emergency appointments. Courier processing times are based on business days and are not guaranteed — but our daily submission schedule gives Salt Lake City residents the fastest legally available route.
What We Handle
From first-time LDS mission applicants to Capitol Hill executives needing a second passport, we cover every scenario.
For adults with a passport issued at age 16+. Mail-in renewal only — no need to appear at a post office. Fastest available route to a new 10-year passport.
New to international travel? We guide you through DS-11 form requirements and what to bring to your local acceptance facility before we take over.
Both parents must consent. We walk you through DS-11 minor requirements, parental consent docs, and acceptance clerk appointment booking in Salt Lake County.
Report your lost passport using DS-64 and apply simultaneously for a replacement. We handle the paperwork and the courier leg for you.
Married, divorced, or legally changed your name? We handle the DS-5504 correction process for recently issued passports and full renewals for older ones.
Frequent travelers to countries that won't admit Israeli or other stamps often need two active passports. We handle this specialized request routinely.
Salt Lake City Context
Salt Lake City is unlike most American capitals. As the global headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, it generates a consistent, year-round stream of urgent passport requests that no other metropolitan area of its size can match. Each year, tens of thousands of young adults receive mission call letters assigning them to serve for 18–24 months in countries from Brazil to Japan to South Africa. Departure dates are often set only weeks after acceptance — sometimes reassigned with 48 hours of notice when geopolitical events force mission boundaries to shift. For a 19-year-old receiving their first international assignment, a passport that takes 10–12 weeks through standard postal channels simply isn't an option.
Beyond the LDS community, Salt Lake City's position as the Wasatch Front's primary economic and governmental hub creates its own passport urgency. The University of Utah and Westminster University together enroll tens of thousands of students, many participating in semester-abroad programs to the UK, South Korea, and across Europe. Technology companies along Silicon Slopes — a corridor stretching from Lehi to Draper — send engineers and executives to international conferences and client meetings with little advance notice. State government officials and federal employees at the IRS regional service center frequently require expedited international travel documentation.
Salt Lake City does have a regional passport agency at 324 S State Street, which can be a lifeline for true emergencies — but walk-in appointments are nearly impossible to secure during peak spring and fall travel seasons, and the agency requires proof of departure within 14 days to even consider same-day processing. Our courier service complements the agency by providing a guaranteed, hands-off solution: you mail us your documents, we hand-carry them to the State Department in Washington, D.C., and your completed passport arrives at your doorstep via FedEx overnight. No waiting room. No appointment lottery. No second trip downtown.
Nearest Passport Agency
324 S State St, SLC
Airport
SLC International (SLC)
Major Universities
U of U, BYU, UVU, WSU
Key Industries
Tech (Silicon Slopes), LDS, Govt
When to Apply
Apply within 48 hours of call letter
High UrgencyInternational mission reassignments can happen up to 1 week before departure. Emergency 24-hour service is available.
Apply 3–4 weeks before program start
Medium UrgencySpring and fall semesters see high passport demand at Utah universities. Apply early or use our expedited service.
Apply as soon as trip is confirmed
Variable UrgencyTech executives traveling to London, Seoul, or Toronto need passports with 6+ months validity. We handle renewals fast.
Apply 6–8 weeks in advance
Low-Medium UrgencySummer Europe trips from SLC often book far in advance. Standard expedited is sufficient, but don't wait past 6 weeks.
Real Stories
"My son received his mission call to Peru with 12 days to depart. Fast Passport Center had his passport in our hands in 4 days. I can't believe how smooth the whole process was."
Cambria H.
Sugar House, SLC
"Silicon Slopes startup, last-minute trip to a London conference. Passport expired the week before. They renewed it in 48 hours. Business saved. Will use again."
Derek M.
Draper, UT
"U of U study abroad in Seoul starting in 3 weeks, my first passport ever. They walked me through the acceptance clerk step, took it from there, and it arrived in 6 days."
Priya S.
Murray, UT
Local Offices
For first-time applicants and minors, you'll need to visit an acceptance facility in person before we take over the courier process.
324 S State St, Suite 225, SLC
Mon–Fri 8am–3pm (by appt)
230 W 200 S, Salt Lake City
Mon–Fri 8am–5pm, Sat 9am–12pm
4951 S State St, Murray
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
12234 S 900 E, Draper
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
560 E 9400 S, Sandy
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
8070 S 1825 W, West Jordan
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
Why Choose Us
Don't let a booked-out agency appointment block your travel plans. We bypass the agency bottleneck with reserved daily courier slots — faster and no appointment roulette.
| Feature | Fast Passport Center | SLC Passport Agency | FedEx / UPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No office visit required | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| As fast as 24 hours | ✓ | Same-day only | ✗ |
| Price vs. resellers | 30–100% less | Govt fee only | Full markup |
| Registered State Dept. courier | ✓ | N/A | ✗ |
| Document error review | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| A+ BBB rated | ✓ | N/A | Varies |
| Works for LDS mission calls | ✓ | Limited | ✗ |
| Handles family applications together | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| FedEx delivery to your door | ✓ | Pick up in person | Partial |
Avoid Delays
SLC-area post offices book out 2–3 weeks for acceptance appointments. Start immediately.
The regional agency only accepts walk-ins for life/death emergencies. Book our courier instead.
Many countries require 6 months of passport validity beyond your travel dates. Renew early.
We review your photos before submission to catch issues that cause rejection.
Children under 16 require both parents to appear or provide notarized consent. We tell you exactly what's needed.
Some destinations require visas in addition to a passport. We flag this at checkout.
The Process
Select your service level and complete the secure order form. Takes about 5 minutes.
Use our prepaid FedEx label to send your application, photos, and passport to our processing center.
Our registered courier hand-delivers your application to the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.
Your completed passport ships back to your Salt Lake City address via FedEx Priority Overnight.
Questions
Official Links
Vital Records
If you need certified copies of birth, death, marriage, or divorce records for your passport application, these Utah agencies can help:
Birth Certificate
Utah Department of Health — Vital Records
288 N 1460 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Death Certificate
Utah Department of Health — Vital Records
288 N 1460 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Marriage Certificate
Salt Lake County Clerk
2001 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84190
Divorce Decree
Utah State Courts — District Court
450 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
For out-of-state records, you can also use VitalChek to order certified copies from any U.S. state.
Service Network
Fast Passport Center provides emergency passport and expedited passport processing across the United States. Click a state below for local acceptance facilities, processing times, and fast passport options.
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Whether you're sending a missionary, boarding a Delta flight from SLC, or heading to a conference in Tokyo — we get your passport done. As fast as 24 hours.