When does AmericanPassport.com apply “rush” and “emergency” fee surcharges for passport processing?
The “rush” surcharge applies when AmericanPassport.com is given 3-10 business days for processing after receipt of complete application materials. The “emergency” surcharge applies when AmericanPassport.com is given 3 business days or less for processing after receipt of complete application materials.
AmericanPassport.com applies the ‘rush’ surcharge when provided 4-10 business days for processing after we receive your completed application. The ’emergency’ surcharge applies when AmericanPassport.com is given 3 business days or less for processing after we receive your completed application. Standard processing applies to all orders that are given 11 days or longer to be processed.