New Passport Expediting Services in Philadelphia
Secure 1–3 Day Processing for First-Time Adult Applicants
Need a first-time adult US passport quickly? Prompt Passport Services specializes in fast-tracking new passport applications (Form DS-11) for travelers nationwide. As a Registered Courier with the Philadelphia Passport Agency.
Place your order online to instantly reserve your priority passport submission date with the Philadelphia Agency.
2. Gather Required Documents: Expert document prep. Collect your proof of citizenship, passport photos, and identification. We will provide a precise checklist to ensure everything is perfect.
3. Local Verification Appointment: Mandatory identity check.
Take your materials to a local Post Office or Court Clerk to have your identity verified by an official Acceptance Agent. We will schedule this appointment for you once your items are ready.
4. Drop Off or Ship Your Application: Hand-carried processing.
Deliver or ship your sealed government envelope straight to our office. Our registered courier team will hand-carry it into the agency, and your new passport will ship back to you in 1–3 business days.
Emergency Passport Requirements
1) Photocopy of Valid Driver's License or State ID Front and Back
- If your ID was issued in the last 6 months or is expired, provide at least two additional IDs.
2) Evidence of Citizenship - (Must provide 1 of the following)
- Fully valid, undamaged U.S. Passport (can be expired)
- Original or certified copy of your U.S. birth certificate
- Certificate of Naturalization
3) Passport Fees - (Check or Money orders only made payable to the U.S. Department of State.)
- $212.05 payable to the U.S. Department of State for a new 10-year passport book
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- $242.05 payable to the U.S Department of State for passport book and passport card
The fee includes 1-2 shipping ($22.05) directly from the Philadelphia Passport Agency
4) Passport Photos - (CVS, Walgreens, Staples, Post office, or Clerk's office)
- In color
- No glasses
- Taken within the last 6 months
- In front of plain white or off-white background
- Neutral facial expression with both eyes open
- Religious Head wear you will need a Signed Statement
- Do not wear a hat or head covering that obscures the crown or hairline
5) Travel Itinerary - (Print 2 copies)
- Your name must be on travel documents.
- Print your confirmation flight itinerary, emailed to you by your travel provider.
- Hotel reservations, Airbnb, or Print Driving Itinerary and complete (only for driving across the border)
- Business travelers’ letter from the employer on company letterhead stating emergency passport needs.
6) Letters of Authorization - (Print 2 copies)
- Hold the extra copy to give to us – Prompt Passports.
- CLICK AND PRINT 2 LETTERS OF AUTHORIZATION AND COMPLETE THEM WITH A PEN
This will allow us to submit your passport.
7) Passport Application
- Click here to complete your application online and then print.
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- Click here to print and complete your passport application by hand.
- Make sure you sign and date the application
- Any questions, call 215-397-1135
Step 2: In-Person Identity Verification
To meet government requirements, you must verify your identity in person:
Visit an Acceptance Facility: Take your completed application and required documents to a local Post Office or County Clerk.
Witnessed Signature: An official agent will verify your identity and witness you signing the application.
The “Sealed” Envelope: The agent will place all your documents into a secure, official government envelope and seal it.
CRITICAL: Once handed to you, do not open this envelope. If the seal is broken, the passport agency will reject the application.
Send to Us: Immediately ship or hand-deliver this sealed envelope to Prompt Passport Services so our couriers can hand-carry it to the agency for expedited processing.
Need to find an acceptance agent? Click here to locate one near you. If you’re having trouble finding an agent, don’t hesitate to call us at 215-397-1135.
