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how long to get passport?

20 years ago

I've never applied for a passport before, so I went to the State Department's website to find out how to do it. It said it usually takes about 6 weeks, unless you pay extra for expedited service, which would take about 2 weeks. And it said that it takes longer during the summer travel season. Then when I googled, I saw several sites that advertised passports in 24 hours. I'd like to get one in within 4 weeks. Do y'all think the expedited service would get me one that quickly, this time of year?

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nancylouise5me
20 years ago
Hi irislover, we needed to renew our passports for our vacation to Scotland and England this summer. For just the renewal it took close to 8 weeks to get them back in the mail. Please be careful about those 24 hour services. I have never heard of anyone getting a new passport in 24 hours...even in an emergency. Make sure you have filled out the forms completely and correctly. Your photo has to be taken by an authorized photo shop. Our friend thought he could get away with just taking his digital camera and taking the photos. His passport application was rejected because he did that. And yes, all the families' photos are horrible! I haven't had a good photo yet! NancyLouise
irislover7b
Original Author
20 years ago
I'll do it the regular way, and hope paying for expedited service and overnight delivery both ways will get it here faster than 8 weeks.
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