A stolen passport can feel like an invasion of privacy. A passport contains a wealth of personal information and losing it can feel like the loss of identity. Not to mention that without a passport no travel abroad may take place until it has been replaced. Someone who has his or her passport stolen while on vacation faces the added worry of wondering if re-entrance into the home country will be permitted. This situation could end up costing the traveler much more money and time than was ever intended when departing on vacation.

There are service providers that can help to expedite replacing a stolen passport in as little as one day’s time. These services may be found by going online and doing a quick search. There all the websites will be found detailing how quickly one can be replaced and how much it will cost, depending on the time frame.

These online services have a wealth of information and forms posted on their Web sites. They will require that the applicant complete the government forms for passport application and stolen passport reporting. The companies usually require an applicant to complete an order form and possibly a confidentiality form. Each of the forms may be downloaded and printed wherever the traveler may be.

In addition to the required forms, applicants will need to provide documentation proving citizenship. Acceptable documents are a certified birth certificate, naturalization certificate, or certificate of citizenship. A document proving identity, such as a valid driver’s license or current government or military ID, will also be required. For those who do not have one of these, a list of acceptable secondary identification is provided on the Web sites.

New photographs will also be needed to help expedite the return of the passport. These can be easily obtained by locating an authorized passport photographer in the area by either going online or simply checking the local phone book. Odds are that this has happened before and the front desk staff may have a recommendation or two of their own.

Once all the paperwork is rounded up, there will be an 800 number listed on the website that will needed to be called. The provider will then give the information as to where it should be sent and how. The majority will use some type of private courier such as FedEx or their local equivalent.

The cost for processing a replacement passport will vary depending on the private company selected. The fees tend to be about $300 for overnight processing, in addition to the standard $120 government charges. The government and processing company must be paid separately and several forms of payment are acceptable.

For travelers who find they have a Stolen Passports, there are several options for replacement. The most expedient is to use an independent company that provides expedited passport processing. These companies provide a convenient service for those in need. The new United States passport will be well worth the extra money paid for the rush processing.