Can you get your passport on the same day?
Of course, you can! If you are in an extreme rush, emergency or just last-minute panic, then you can get your passport expedited with 24 Hour Passport and Visas and receive it in as soon as 8 hours. Although you can get your passport expedited through a government passport agency or center, it will take longer than 8 hours. Hence, the fastest way to get a passport is through a private passport expediting agency like us. 24 Hour Passport and Visas operates in 4 main locations throughout the US and we can help you get your passport Same Day.
Documents required to apply for same day passport?
In order to get your passport Same Day you will need to get the right documents in order, it is a crucial step while applying for the same day passport. For Same Day service you will need to deliver all documents to us early in the day so we can provide you expedited service and get your passport processed and in your hands by end of day. Services that require visiting an Acceptance Facility to get your documents sealed (New Passport, Child Passport or Replacement/Lost Passport) require you to visit an acceptance facility early in the day in order to make it in time for same-day passport.
Following is a checklist for all documents required to apply for a passport through 24 Hour Passport and Visas:
- Required form for your application process (DS-11 or DS-82 depending on passport application type)
- Two passport photos (2″ x 2″ with a white background). A photo service is available at our office.
- Original/certified U.S. birth certificate. NOTE: A certified birth certificate has a registrar’s raised, embossed, impressed, or multicolored seal, registrar’s signature, and the date the certificate was filed with the registrar’s office (which must be within 1 year of your birth), or an expired US passport or Original naturalization certificate.
- Proof of Identity (a valid driver’s license or government-issued photo I.D).
- Please call for a Letter of Authorization.
- Travel itinerary.
- Certified Check or Money Order payable to the “US Department of State”.
- 24 Hour Passport & Visas Expedited Service Receipt – Order Online Now.
How much does it cost to get a passport in one day?
The cost for a same-day passport or an expedited passport consists of a normal passport application cost, expedited fee of the government and the execution fee with the addition of expedition cost from the private passport expediting agency. Below lists the passport fees for each service that the US Department of State and the Acceptance facility will charge for different passport services.
- New Passport (Adult): $190.00 (Passport Book Application)* + $35.00 (Post Office Execution Fee) + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**
- New Passport (Child Under 16): $160.00 (Passport Book Application)* + $35.00 (Post Office Execution Fee) + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**
- US Passport Renewal (Adult): $190.00 (Passport Book Application)* + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**
- US Passport Renewal (Child Under 16): $160.00 (Passport Book Application)* + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**
- Replacing Lost/Stolen Passport: $190.00 (Passport Book Application)* + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**
- Passport Name Change (Adult) : $190.00 (Passport Book Application)* + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**
- Passport Name Change (Child) : $160.00 (Passport Book Application)* + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**
- Second Passport (Adult) : $190.00 (Passport Book Application)* + $35.00 (Post Office Execution Fee) + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**
- Second Passport (Child) : $160.00 (Passport Book Application)* + $35.00 (Post Office Execution Fee) + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**
- Passport Cards (Adult): $30.00 (Passport Card Application) + $35.00 (Post Office Execution Fee) + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**
- Passport Cards (Child): $15.00 (Passport Card Application) + $35.00 (Post Office Execution Fee) + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**
** Check or Money order payable to “U.S. Department of State” for $19.53 (mailing fee to ship your passport back to you)
24 Hours Passport & Visas Agency Fees for Expedited Passports:
There are fees associated with expediting your passport in addition to the government fees. 24 Hour Passport and Visas offers to expedite the process of your passport or visa as fast as 72 hours, this means you will get your travel document quicker then through any other way and you can be sure you will have the documents you need for your next travel in time. To know the price for expedited passport services, click here.
When expediting with 24 Hour Passport and Visas, it will have different charges according to how fast you require your passport service. Click here to check the price for the same day passport with 24 Hour Passport and Visas. Keep in mind that you will still be required to pay the fees charged by the U.S. Department of State and the Acceptance Facility.
How fast can I get a US passport?
When expediting your US passport with a private passport expediting agency like 24 Hour Passport and Visas, you can get your passport in as soon as 8 hours. Not only will expediting with a private agency speed up the processing time but it will also save time required to gather your documents and apply in-person. You will not have to provide a proof of life or death emergency situation but instead, provide a Letter of Authorization. The only thing required would be to visit an Acceptance Facility who will authorize your documents and seal them into an envelope. After that 24 Hour Passport and Visas will handle your case.
Getting your passport fast through a government passport agency will need you to apply for an emergency passport for emergency situations. This reason is defined by Travel State Gov as serious illnesses, injuries, or deaths in the immediate family that require you to travel outside the United States within 72 hours (3 business days). You must be able to prove this reason by providing the required documentation such as a death certificate, a statement from a mortuary, or a signed letter from a hospital or medical professional. Failure to provide evidence or not providing a convincing reason to the Department of State could result in the emergency passport application process disapproval. Do not risk your international travel plans and apply with 24 Hour Passport and Visas now!
We have offices in the Greater Los Angeles region and San Francisco region, we also serve adjoining communities as well that include Chicago, Raleigh, and other nearby regions. Expedite your passport application process in 2-3 weeks or even in as fast as 8 hours.
24 Hour Passport and Visas provide the following expedited services:
- New United States Passport
- Second Valid Passport
- U.S. Passport Renewal
- Replace Lost or Stolen Passports
- Child Passports
- Passport Name Change
- Passport Gender Change
- U.S Passport Card
- Visa Services
Each passport service has its own requirement, therefore click on the link suited to you for more information.
Our step by step detailed approach will guide you through the application process. Browse through 24 Hour Passport and Visas website for more information or contact our nearest regional office, who will be able to assist you with your queries.
24 Hour Passport and Visas is a private, non-government passport and visa expediting service providing company. The fees included with our services are to expedite the procedures and are in addition to the government fees. If you are in a situation that does not require expedited services you can apply directly through the US Department of State.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below lists the passport fees for each service that the US Department of State and the Acceptance facility will charge.
- New Passport (Adult): $190.00 (Passport Book Application)* + $35.00 (Post Office Execution Fee) + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**
- New Passport (Child Under 16): $160.00 (Passport Book Application)* + $35.00 (Post Office Execution Fee) + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**
- US Passport Renewal (Adult): $190.00 (Passport Book Application)* + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**
- US Passport Renewal (Child Under 16): $160.00 (Passport Book Application)* + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**
- Replacing Lost/Stolen Passport: $190.00 (Passport Book Application)* + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**
- Passport Name Change (Adult) : $190.00 (Passport Book Application)* + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**
- Passport Name Change (Child) : $160.00 (Passport Book Application)* + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**
- Second Passport (Adult) : $190.00 (Passport Book Application)* + $35.00 (Post Office Execution Fee) + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**
- Second Passport (Child) : $160.00 (Passport Book Application)* + $35.00 (Post Office Execution Fee) + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**
- Passport Cards (Adult): $30.00 (Passport Card Application) + $35.00 (Post Office Execution Fee) + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**
- Passport Cards (Child): $15.00 (Passport Card Application) + $35.00 (Post Office Execution Fee) + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**
** Check or Money order payable to “U.S. Department of State” for $19.53 (mailing fee to ship your passport back to you)
24 Hours Passport & Visas Agency Fees for Expedited Passports:
There are fees associated with expediting your passport in addition to the government fees. 24 Hour Passport and Visas offers to expedite the process of your passport or visa as fast as 24 hours, this means you will get your travel document quicker then through any other way and you can be sure you will have the documents you need for your next travel in time. To know the price for expedited passport services, click here.
This depends on the service you have chosen. If you have decided to apply for a routine passport, the processing time is from 12-16 weeks. The processing time can get extended by 2 to 3 weeks more if there is an increase in passport application submissions during peak travel times. This is usually when the holiday season approaches and people plan for vacations.
If an expedited passport agency service such as 24 Hour Passport and Visas has been used, the processing time is under 3 weeks and in some cases, it can be expedited within 24 hours.
An additional fee is charged in order to speed up the processing of your application. Check 24 Hour Passport and Visas pricing here.
Step 1: Complete DS-11 application form
The form must be completed online and printed off. Make sure that you do not sign the form. The form will later be signed when asked by an acceptance agent.
Step 2: Gather all required documents
Two passport photos
Original/certified U.S. Birth Certificate
Proof of Identity
Letter of Authorization
Travel itinerary
Certified Check or Money Order payable to the US Department of State
24 Hour Passport & Visas: Online Order Receipt.
Step 3: Getting the New U.S. Passport requirement documents authorized. (Relevant for New / Child / Replacement Passport)
The next step in this process is to visit an application acceptance facility. You must visit an acceptance agent who will look through these documents. The Agent will then be a witness as you sign the application form which was left unsigned in Step 1. You must inform the Agent that you are using a passport agency to expedite the processing and that the sealed documents will be hand-delivered to the Department of State.
24 Hour Passport & Visas Offices
8170 Beverly Blvd, Suite 101, Los Angeles, CA 90048. United States.
Phone Number: 310.913.7804
Physical Address:
8170 Beverly Blvd, Suite 101
Los Angeles, CA 90048
United States.
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday to Friday
No Walk-ins accepted.
Drop-off and Pick-up Office.
1112 Montana Avenue, Suite 178
Santa Monica, CA 90403
United States
By car
From airport:
It is 11.7 miles and approximately 34 minutes away.
Head east, following signs for Century Blvd.
Take the i-405 N ramp to Sacramento. Follow signs for La Cienega Blvd and merge.
Turn right on Beverly Blvd, pass by Taco Bell and our office is on the right
From downtown:
It is 11.3 miles and approximately 29 minutes away.
Get on I-10 W from San Pedro St.
Take exit 7A from I-10 W.
Take La Cienega Blvd to Beverly Blvd.
By public transport
From airport:
Take the LAX via FlyAway (L.A. Union Station) till Union Station.
From Union Station, take the Metro Red Line (North Hollywood Station). Get off at Vermont/ Beverly Station.
From there take bus no.14 (Beverly-Pico) and get off at Beverly/Crescent Heights. It’s a 2 minute away from our office.
From downtown:
Take bus no.60 from 7th/San Pedro (Downtown LA- Sunset- Figueroa).
Get off at 7th/Olive.
Take bus no.14 from Olive/7th (Beverly-Pico).
Get off at Beverly/Crescent Heights. Our office is located 3 minutes away from there.
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Physical Address:
2001 Van Ness Ave #408
San Francisco, CA 94109
United States.
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday to Friday
No Walk-ins accepted.
Drop-off and Pick-up Office.
2001 Van Ness Ave #408
San Francisco, CA 94109
United States.
By car
From airport:
It is 15.4 miles and approximately 35 minutes away.
Take the US-101 N in South San Francisco from International Terminal Arrivals Level.
Follow US-101 N to Market St in San Francisco.
Take Franklin St to Van Ness Ave.
From downtown:
It is 1.6 miles and approximately 9 minutes away.
Head south on Hyde St towards McAllister St.
Turn right onto McAllister St.
Turn right onto Franklin St.
Turn right onto Pacific Avenue..
Turn right onto Van Ness Avenue and our office will be on the right.
By public transport
From airport:
Take the yellow bus (Antioch) and get off at 16th St Mission BART Station.
Take bus no.49 (North Point + Van Ness) and get off at Jackson St & Van Ness Avenue.
Our office is a minute away from there.
From downtown:
From Civic Centre, take bus no.19 (Beach Street) and get off at Polk St & Washington St.
Our office is 3 mins away from there.
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1440 W. Taylor Street #483 Chicago, IL 60607, United States.
Phone Number: 310.913.7804
1440 W. Taylor Street #483
Chicago, IL 60607
United States
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday to Friday
No Walk-ins accepted.
Drop-off and Pick-up Office.
1440 W. Taylor Street #483
Chicago, IL 60607
United States
By car
From airport:
It is 8.9 miles and approximately 21 minutes away.
Take Departures to S Cicero Avenue.
Take i-55 N/Stevenson Expy to W 31st PL and take exit 290.
Take S Ashland Avenue to W Taylor St.
From downtown:
Follow E Congress Pkwy, I-290 W and S Ashland Avenue to W Taylor St.
Turn left onto W Taylor St.
By public transport
From airport:
Take the Orange Line (Loop) and get off at Ashland.
Take bus no.9 (Irving Park) and get off at Ashland & Taylor.
Our office is 4 minutes away from there.
From downtown:
Take the Blue Line (Forest Park) and get off at Racine.
Our office is 10 minutes away from there.
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3201 Edwards Mill Rd Ste 141 Raleigh, NC 27612, United States.
Phone Number: 310.913.7804
3201 Edwards Mill Rd Ste 141
Raleigh, NC 27612
United States
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday to Friday
No Walk-ins accepted.
Drop-off and Pick-up Office.
3201 Edwards Mill Rd Ste 141
Raleigh, NC 27612
United States
By car
From airport:
Get on I-40 E from Airport Blvd.
Take Edwards Mill Rd exit from Wade Avenue.
Follow Edwards Mills Rd till our office
From downtown:
Take E Jones St to N Person St.
Take Glenwood Ave and Glen Eden Dr to John Humphries Wynd in Meredith.
Continue on John Humphries Wynd to our office.
By public transport
From airport:
Take bus no.100 (RDU Airport and Raleigh) and get off at Blue Ridge Rd at Westchase Blvd.
Take bus no.27 (Crabtree Valley Mall) and get off at Blue Ridge Rd at Duraleigh Rd.
Our office is 9 minutes away from there.
From downtown:
Take bus no.4 (Rex Hospital) and get off at Edwards Mill Rd at Ed Dr.
Our office is 2 minutes away from there.
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