| Making the best use of express passport service | | | | to make sure that everything be sent in a secure |
| processes - whether they're offered by the | | | | package. This includes a special Tyvek envelope, |
| government or from a private business - can be | | | | which is extremely durable and tear-resistant. |
| a good way to get a passport quickly. In this day | | | | The government also allows for almost-immediate |
| and age when many people have to travel with | | | | issuance of passports for life-and-death |
| little or no notice, having the ability to get a | | | | emergencies. In order to get this kind of priority |
| passport quickly is vital. In fact, many more | | | | issuance, make sure to call the National Passport |
| people than ever are finding themselves in this | | | | Application Center. There's a toll-free number, |
| situation. | | | | which allows one to speak with a representative |
| When it comes to getting an express passport or | | | | during business hours. Additionally, 24/7 |
| one that's been expedited quickly, it's important to | | | | information can also be accessed via the |
| understand that the payment of fees will be | | | | automated phone system. |
| required. In addition, these fees are higher | | | | When it comes to getting express services |
| because there's a lot of work that goes into | | | | outside of those offered by express passport |
| getting short-notice passports. As far as the | | | | companies, especially if a person needs a passport |
| government goes, expect those fees to range all | | | | issued in one day, there are regional service |
| the way up to $300 and possibly even higher. | | | | centers that can be used. With 14 of them |
| Anybody needing a passport in a real hurry, | | | | located around the country, including in Chicago, |
| meaning in under two weeks, will end up paying | | | | New York City and Los Angeles, it should be |
| not only the standard application fee, but an | | | | convenient to travel to one. Make sure an |
| additional $60 expediting charge. At present, | | | | appointment is made before showing up, though. |
| standard fees run from $25 up to $95. | | | | In general, paying an expediting company to |
| Additionally, the US State Department | | | | obtain a passport in a single day can run from |
| recommends that the payment of overnight | | | | $200 to $600 or more. This is a reasonable |
| delivery in both directions always be done. | | | | amount for those who absolutely have to have |
| As well, it's very smart to make sure that all | | | | the passport delivered to them by the next |
| documents, application forms and fee payments | | | | morning. Go online and check the Internet out for |
| be set up using traceable delivery methods. For | | | | a number of companies currently doing business |
| the U. S. Postal Service, this means paying an | | | | to ascertain fees and turnaround times. |
| additional charge for tracking. It's also very smart | | | | |