Is special, expedited processing available?
Yes. Those who meet certain criteria can pay a surcharge for expedited processing that will guarantee completion by the Passport Agency in seven to ten working days after it receives the application. Renewals may also receive this seven to ten working day processing with an expedite fee. Please see also the Passport Renewal questions under PASSPORT FEES above. I had a passport before, but it has expired. Can I simply renew it? If it was issued within the past 15 years, and if you were 16 years or older when the passport was issued, you may apply with a renewal application, available from this office. You will need two new photos, your old passport and a fee. You will mail all of the above to the Passport Agency. (Note: This is not available if the individual was a minor when issued the most recent passport.) Please refer back to a previous question addressing passport renewals meeting certain criteria. What if I don’t have a copy of my birth certificate? If you need a copy of your birt
