How do I know if my passport is damaged?
Your passport is probably considered damaged if:
- it has water damage
- the passport cover is ripped or torn or the coating is peeling away
- the personal data page has damage like a rip, tear or hole
- if you passport has markings on the personal data page that are not official
- or if a visa page is missing or torn out.
Normal usage of a passport, like a slight bend from carrying the book in your pocket or the pages not closing fully after repeated opening and closing does not constitute significant damage, and in most cases is not cause for a fast passport replacement.
If you are not sure, call us and ask — we are happy to help!
When you need to leave and return to the United States, you must carry your passport, and it must be in good repair. Travel Document Systems can get your application to replace a damaged U.S. passport processed in a fraction of the time it would take going through the direct application process.
- Routine Service
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- approx. 4-6 weeks Routine Service
- 3 weeks door-to-door Expedited
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- 8-10 business days Routine Service
- As little as 1 day
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*TDS is Licensed and Registered with the US Passport Agency to hand deliver passport applications for fast passport replacement.