Your passport renewal, reviewed by APVI and submitted for you.
Renew your passport with APVI document review and courier handling. APVI is a private passport courier service that helps eligible travelers prepare their renewal packet, understand the correct process, and manage shipping. Government processing and passport issuance are handled by the U.S. Department of State.
Questions? Speak with a passport renewal specialist: Speak with a passport renewal specialist:(800) 766-0452
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APVI is a private passport courier service, not a government agency. You may apply directly through the U.S. Department of State without using APVI. Start your renewal today.
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Pick your renewal speed. We do the rest.
Every option includes document review, secure upload, shipping instructions, and status updates.
Emergency - 5 Business days
Emergency handling for travelers with the tightest departure dates. Priority specialist review and full document review of your renewal packet.
Rush - 10 Business days
Rush handling for trips a couple of weeks out. Full document review before you ship your renewal packet.
Priority - 2 to 3 Weeks
Priority handling for travelers with a little more runway who still want specialist review and tracked shipping.
Passport customers trust APVI when timing matters.
Hear from a real APVI customer who relied on clear instructions, human support, and a smoother passport process.
“APVI makes the process a lot less stressful because their website is super informative, and if you get hung up on something, you can always call and talk to a person.”
Real customers choose APVI when they want expert help, clear communication, and a smoother passport process.
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- Human passport support
- Clear next steps
- Trusted when timing matters
Questions? Speak with a passport specialist: (800) 766-0452
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Questions before you renew your passport?
A real APVI passport specialist can help you understand eligibility, processing options, photo requirements, shipping steps, and what happens after you place your order.
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Washington, DC office. Nationwide passport service.
APVI serves customers in all 50 states and U.S. territories. You do not need to travel to Washington, DC to use our service.
How passport renewal works with APVI.
Start your renewal online, upload your documents for review, ship your original passport and required materials, and APVI handles the registered submission and return process.
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Start your renewal order
Choose your passport renewal processing option and start your order online.
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Upload your documents for specialist review
Securely upload your renewal materials so an APVI passport specialist can review your file before you ship originals.
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Receive your FedEx shipping instructions
After review, APVI provides shipping instructions or a prepaid FedEx label so you can send your passport renewal packet securely.
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APVI submits your renewal
Once your file is complete, APVI submits your eligible passport renewal through registered courier handling where eligible.
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Receive your renewed passport
After processing is complete, your renewed passport is returned to you after the U.S. Department of State completes processing.
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What you'll need for passport renewal.
Passport renewal mistakes can delay your trip. APVI helps catch issues before submission.
A small photo, form, or signature error can delay a renewal. An APVI passport specialist reviews your renewal materials before anything is shipped or submitted.
- Passport renewal document review before anything is submitted
- Registered courier handling where eligible
- Secure document upload with bank-grade encryption
- Prepaid FedEx shipping instructions where applicable
- A dedicated APVI passport specialist assigned to your application
- Status updates from start to finish
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What APVI Does — and What the U.S. Department of State Does
APVI helps manage the process. The government issues the passport.
What APVI does
- Reviews forms, photos, supporting documents, and service path
- Provides clear next-step and shipping instructions
- Helps with courier submission and pickup where eligible
- Provides status updates
- Helps reduce preventable document mistakes before submission
What the U.S. Department of State does
- Reviews and adjudicates the passport application
- Determines whether the passport is issued
- Sets government passport fees
- Controls government processing
- Prints and issues the passport
APVI is a private passport courier service and is not the U.S. Department of State.
DIY renewal can work, until a small mistake delays your passport.
Renewing by mail on your own is a valid option. Here is what changes when APVI reviews your documents and hand-delivers your completed application to the Washington Passport Agency for you.
The DIY path
- Renewal eligibility: You decide on your own whether you qualify to renew by mail.
- Passport photo review: You have to judge your own photo against the specifications.
- Review and submission: You check your own form, signature, and payment, then mail the packet yourself.
- Name-change documents: You research which supporting document is acceptable.
- Sending your documents: You choose and pay for your own carrier.
- Status support: Limited visibility once your packet is in the mail.
- Human specialist support: You rely on the State Department's own published guidance and contact channels.
- Passport issuance and delivery: The U.S. Department of State issues your passport and mails it to you.
The APVI path
- Renewal eligibility: APVI reviews your eligibility to renew by mail before you ship anything.
- Passport photo review: Your specialist checks the photo before it reaches the Passport Office.
- Review and submission: APVI checks your materials against the renewal checklist, then hand-delivers your completed application to the Washington Passport Agency.
- Name-change documents: A specialist tells you exactly which document to include.
- Sending your documents: Secure upload, plus an optional prepaid inbound FedEx label and instructions.
- Status support: You receive updates on your APVI case through submission.
- Human specialist support: A dedicated APVI specialist assists with your APVI case.
- Passport issuance and delivery: The U.S. Department of State issues your passport and the processing center sends it directly to you.
Renewal handled, trip protected.
APVI reviews your documents and hand-delivers your completed application to the passport agency, so a preventable error does not cost you a departure date.
Everything you need to know, in plain English.
Still have questions? Call us at (800) 766-0452.
Don’t worry, we will provide you with all the details you need for your expedited application process!
Passport applicants pay the U.S. Department of State fee separately from the APVI fee, by check or money order included with the documents. For more on U.S. Department of State passport fees, please view passport fees.
Our specialists are available 9 am to 5 pm Eastern Time, Monday to Friday, and we are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. If you place an order outside these hours, a specialist will review it on the next business day. Questions? Call (800) 766-0452.
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with APVI.
Start your renewal online, upload your documents securely, and let an APVI passport specialist review your materials before submission.
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- Dedicated passport specialist
- Status updates start to finish