Learn more to see if you qualify for an appointment. You will need wait to speak to a customer service representative to book an appointment. We temporarily disabled the online appointment booking system to ensure our very limited appointments go to applicants who need them for urgent travel. Our appointment line is closed on weekends and federal holidays. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, call 1-88 for TDD/TTY teletype services. Visit our Passport Agency and Center page to learn more.Īppointments are Limited, Must Be Scheduled by Phone: Call 1-87 from 8:00 a.m. We do not charge a fee to make an appointment. We are prioritizing customers with life-or-death emergencies. Due to limited availability for urgent travel appointments, we cannot guarantee you can receive in-person service at a passport agency or center. Planning to Travel? Apply Early! Apply at least 4-6 months before planned travel. Customer service representatives will not give status updates over the phone. Use Self-Service Tools Online: Get your questions answered immediately by using one of the self-service tools available on our site. Check online for your passport status. These services provide the fastest turnaround and protect your important documents Send your application to us via USPS Priority Mail Express and pay an extra $18.32 for 1-2 day delivery of your completed passport.We are no longer using door-to-door timeframes to describe routine and expedited service.

Our processing times begin the day we receive your application at a passport agency or center, not the day you mail your application or apply for a passport at a local acceptance facility.Routine processing is 8 to 11 weeks and expedite processing (for an additional $60) is 5 to 7 weeks.

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