Need an Expedited Passport?

If your travel date is within the next several weeks, standard passport processing may not be fast enough. Expedited passport services can shorten processing time when:

• Your departure is within 14 days
• You cannot secure a government appointment
• A visa requires a valid passport immediately
• Your passport was lost or damaged close to travel
• You have urgent business or family travel plans

Reviewing your options early can help prevent travel delays.

In many international legal situations, a valid passport alone is not enough. Certain international legal matters require apostilled documents, including birth certificates, marriage certificates, and notarized affidavits.

If you are traveling for:

• Dual citizenship applications

• Foreign property transactions

• International business formation

• Marriage abroad

• Residency or visa applications

You may need both an expedited passport and properly apostilled documents.

Planning both processes carefully helps prevent last-minute complications.

As part of Apostille Help, we work with individuals handling urgent international documentation. This page provides guidance only. For full-service apostille support in California, visit our Apostille Services page.

If your travel date is approaching, it is important to understand the different passport processing options available. The best path depends on your departure timeline and whether you can secure a government appointment.

Standard passport processing is appropriate when travel is several months away. Processing times vary depending on demand and seasonal backlogs.

Government expedited processing shortens routine timelines but may still require an in-person appointment and proof of imminent travel. During peak travel periods, appointment availability can be limited.

When travel is within days and a government appointment cannot be secured, some travelers choose to use private passport expediting services. These services submit applications through authorized channels for urgent handling.

Before choosing any option, confirm current timelines and documentation requirements to avoid unnecessary delays.

Apostille Help focuses on assisting individuals who need documents prepared for international use. This includes guidance on apostille requirements, notarized documents, and time-sensitive passport situations.

International travel and legal processes often require more than a valid passport. Supporting documentation must meet specific formatting and authentication standards before it can be accepted abroad.

Our goal is to provide clear, practical information so individuals can understand their options and avoid unnecessary delays.

For clients located in California who require full-service apostille processing, dedicated support is available through our Apostille Services page.

Many travelers require expedited services for specific situations, including lost or stolen passports, minor (child) passport applications, passport renewals, first-time passports, name changes, and requests for a second passport.

If your situation falls into any of these categories and your travel timeline is approaching, reviewing available expedited options early can help you determine the best path forward.