Can a friend go to the passport agency and renew my passport for me?
My flight is in 1 week and my passport has expired. I have all of my completed docs/materials but I'm not able to go to the regional passport agency myself. Is it possible for my friend to go to the agency in my place if I sign an authorization form?
Edit: I know third party expedited service agencies are allowed to renew on my behalf as long as I fill out an authorization form, but their fees are exorbitant. I'm just wondering if the same permissions could be applied to a third party individual (instead of agency). I wasn't able to find anything online that specifically answered that question
Best Answer
You have to go in person. However, you can hire a courier to act on your behalf. The State Department website implies they have no special relationship or permission, but they do - a courier has to be registered with the US State Department.
This article has a very good explanation.
Given your time frame, it sounds like your best bet is to hire a registered courier.
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Answer 2
It appears that you cannot. Every reference I could find to applying at a passport agency uses the phrase "in person" and says nothing about sending a friend or other agent. Also, it says here that you have to show identification at the passport agency, so your friend can't go and pretend that she is you.
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