Can I get a U.S. passport in 24 hours?
By Tom Jones
Editor-in-Chief, PassportOfficesLast reviewed Editorial policy
Short answer
Can I get a passport in 24 hours?
Yes, but only in person at a regional passport agency or center, with an appointment and proof of international travel within 14 days (or a life-or-death emergency within 72 hours). Post offices, couriers and mail-in renewals cannot produce a passport in 24 hours.
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Key takeaways
- Same-day or next-day printing happens only at State Department passport agencies.
- You need an appointment, booked through the official phone line or online system.
- Bring proof of travel, a completed form, photo, citizenship evidence and fees.
- Couriers can't skip the line. They file at the same agencies.
Full answer
Regional passport agencies are the only places that can print a passport on site. The agency decides at your appointment whether it can issue the passport the same day or will have it ready later.
Expect to show a ticket or itinerary dated within 14 days. Life-or-death emergencies (a serious illness, injury or death of an immediate family member abroad) can qualify within 72 hours with supporting documents.
If your trip is further out, use expedited service by mail or at an acceptance facility instead.