U.S. citizens who already hold a valid passport and have a legitimate need for a second one — commonly travelers whose passport is tied up at an embassy for a visa, people visiting countries whose entry stamps conflict, or frequent international business travelers. We help you confirm you qualify and document the reason.

A second passport is typically issued as a limited-validity book (often 4 years) rather than the standard 10. It's meant to supplement your primary passport, not replace it. We'll explain what to expect for your situation.

Generally: your current valid passport, a signed letter explaining why you need a second one, evidence of two upcoming trips, a recent passport photo, and the government fee. After you order, we send a personalized checklist and review everything before you mail it in.

With our fastest service, many customers receive their second passport in as little as 3 business days once their documents reach us. Timing depends on the processing speed you choose (3, 4, 6, 8, or 10 business days) and how quickly you mail in your paperwork. Urgent Passport is a private courier registered with the U.S. Department of State — not a government agency.