Expedited Passport Services in Charleston

As fast as 3-4 business days from the day we receive your documents. Your application travels from Charleston to our team by FedEx overnight, is hand-carried through the passport agency, and your new passport ships back to you by FedEx with tracking.

No — it’s the identical U.S. passport, valid for the same 10 years. The only difference is how quickly your passport application is processed and returned to you.

For passport renewals, no — everything moves by FedEx overnight and there’s nothing to schedule. First-time and child passports must be signed in person at an acceptance facility under federal rules — and that’s where we do the legwork: we find the soonest available appointment near Charleston (see live availability above) and prepare your complete application packet so the visit takes minutes.

Our service starts at $199 for 12-business-day processing, up to $449 for 3-4-business-day processing. The government’s passport fee is paid separately to the U.S. Department of State.

Yes — passport renewals are our most common order. We also handle new passports, child passports, lost or stolen replacements, name changes, and second passports.

A passport specialist reviews every document before submission — errors are the #1 cause of government rejections and multi-week delays. If anything is wrong, we catch it and fix it before your application ever ships.

Choose your passport type and speed online — it takes under 10 minutes. We send you a prepaid FedEx overnight label, you ship your documents, and we handle the rest.

As of early 2024, a new adult passport book costs $130, paid to the U.S. Department of State. Additionally, there’s a $35 execution fee payable to the acceptance facility (like a post office or county clerk’s office) here in Charleston. So, your total outlay for a standard new passport book will be $165. Remember to use a check or money order for the State Department fee. Cash or card might be accepted for the execution fee.

Routine processing times can fluctuate, but generally, expect 6-8 weeks for your passport to arrive after submitting your application at a local Charleston acceptance facility. This timeframe includes mailing your application to a processing center. It’s always best to check the official State Department website (travel.state.gov) for the most current estimates before planning your international travel from West Virginia, as times can change due to demand.

Several convenient locations in Charleston serve as official passport acceptance facilities. Popular choices include the U.S. Post Office branches on Lee Street East or MacCorkle Avenue, and often the Kanawha County Clerk’s Office downtown. It’s wise to call ahead to your chosen facility to confirm their operating hours for passport services and if appointments are required, ensuring a smooth visit.