How to get an expedited family passport renewal
To get passports quickly for the whole family, you must use the U.S. State Department's expedited service at a regional passport agency. You are eligible for this within 14 days of international travel, and every family member must be present for the appointment.
- Budget
- $180-$250 per person depending on age and previous documents
- Duration
- 1-2 days to secure an appointment, same-day or next-day passport issuance
- Best Time
- Any time; urgency is dictated by your travel date
- Visa Required
- Depends on your destination country's entry laws.
Step by step
Verify your travel timeline
You can only book an appointment at a regional agency if you have international travel within 14 calendar days. Have your flight itinerary or proof of travel ready before calling.
Schedule your appointment
Call 1-877-487-2778 to book your appointment. Do not try to walk in; you will be turned away. If one family member has an appointment, you can usually add other family members to that same time slot by notifying the operator.
Prepare the paperwork
Complete Form DS-11 (for minors or first-time renewals) or DS-82 (for standard renewals) for every person. Bring proof of citizenship (original birth certificates) and a photocopy, a valid photo ID, and a new passport photo.
Attend the appointment
Arrive 15 minutes early. Everyone applying must be present, including children. Bring all documents, the original proof of travel, and a credit card or checkbook to pay the additional $60 expedite fee per application.
Questions people ask
Can I just mail my application in for faster service?
You can pay for expedited service by mail, but it takes 2-3 weeks. Only the regional agency appointment route guarantees a turnaround time of days.
Does my spouse need to be there if they aren't renewing?
No, only those who are applying for or renewing passports need to be present.
- Details
- Expect to pay the standard application fee (usually $130 per adult, $100 per minor) plus an additional $60 per person for the expedite fee, and roughly $20 per person for new passport photos.
Packing
- Original birth certificates for all minors
- Printed proof of upcoming international travel
- A folder to organize individual application sets
- Credit card for payment