U.S. Department of State
Registered Passport Couriers
Search the official registry of passport courier companies authorized by the U.S. Department of State to hand-deliver applications to regional passport agencies. If a company is not on this list, they cannot legally expedite your passport — no matter what their website claims.
Source: U.S. Department of State — Registered Courier and Expeditor Companies. Updated May 2026.
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About This Registry
The U.S. Department of State maintains a registry of private companies authorized to act as passport couriers — also called passport expediters. These companies are the only private entities legally allowed to hand-deliver your passport application to a regional passport agency on your behalf.
Being on this list is the minimum qualification. It means the company has registered with the State Department and is authorized to secure appointments and submit applications in person. It does not guarantee quality, speed, or fair pricing — which is why we independently reviewed all 200+ registered couriers to find the best option for travelers.
The list above is the complete official registry as published by the U.S. Department of State. We update it regularly. If you believe a company should be added or removed, verify directly with the State Department's official courier registry.
Why We Built This Tool
Too many travelers pay inflated prices to companies that look like couriers but are not registered. Some lease spots from actual couriers and stack markups. Others are corporate resellers like FedEx and Staples that bounce you to a third-party vendor. This registry lets you verify any company in seconds — and see exactly who is authorized to handle your passport.
Not on the List? Here Is What That Means
If you search for a company above and get no results, that company is not a registered U.S. Department of State passport courier. No matter how professional their website looks, no matter how urgent their language sounds, they cannot legally hand-deliver your application to a regional agency themselves.
Corporate Reseller
FedEx, Staples, AAA, CVS, Walgreens. They advertise expediting but redirect you to another vendor with a markup.
Unregistered Middleman
Slick websites that lease slots from actual couriers. They stack lease fees + their own markup. You pay 30-100% more.
Form-Filler Only
Charges $50-$100 to complete forms you can fill for free. Does not hand-deliver. Does not speed up processing.
The Three Questions to Ask Any Courier
- "Are you on the U.S. Department of State registered courier list?" If they hesitate, they are not registered.
- "Will YOUR employee hand-deliver my application, or does another company do that?" If another company does it, you are paying a middleman.
- "Why is your price 30% to 100% higher than other services for the same speed?" If they cannot explain a real difference, you are paying the unregistered tax.
Registered Courier FAQ
What is the U.S. Department of State registered courier list?
The U.S. Department of State maintains an official registry of private passport courier companies authorized to hand-deliver passport applications to regional passport agencies. Only companies on this list are legitimate registered couriers. All others claiming to offer expedited passport services are either resellers, form-fillers, or unregistered middlemen.
How do I know if a passport courier is registered?
You can verify if a passport courier is registered by checking the official U.S. Department of State list of registered expediters. Search our registry tool above to see if the company appears on the official list. If a company is not listed, they cannot legally hand-deliver applications to regional agencies and may be leasing slots from actual couriers or operating as a reseller.
Is Fast Passport Center a registered courier?
Yes. Fast Passport Center is a U.S. Department of State registered passport courier and appears on the official registry. They hand-deliver applications directly to regional passport agencies with their own appointment slots — no leasing, no subcontracting, no middlemen.
Are all registered couriers trustworthy?
No. Being on the U.S. Department of State registered courier list is the minimum qualification — it means a company is authorized to hand-deliver applications, but it does not guarantee honest advertising, fair pricing, or that the company actually performs the service itself. Some registered couriers have faced lawsuits alleging deceptive trade practices, including advertising expedited speeds that are no faster than standard processing. Always verify a courier's actual track record and ask whether they hand-deliver themselves or subcontract to another company.
What happens if I use an unregistered passport courier?
Unregistered courier companies cannot hand-deliver your application themselves. They must lease appointment slots from actual registered couriers or subcontract to another company. Those extra layers add 30% to 100% or more to your total cost. You pay more for the exact same service, and your documents may pass through multiple vendors you never knew about.
Are FedEx, Staples, and AAA on the registered courier list?
No. FedEx, Staples, Clear, AAA, CVS, and Walgreens are NOT on the U.S. Department of State registered courier list. They are corporate resellers that advertise passport expediting but bounce you to third-party vendors, adding a significant markup. You can verify this by searching our registry — none of these companies appear on the official list.
Why are some registered couriers cheaper than others?
Even among registered couriers, prices vary because some have corporate reseller partnerships that force them to maintain higher retail prices. Independent, direct-to-consumer couriers like Fast Passport Center avoid these markup layers and pass the savings to travelers. Always compare direct pricing before choosing a courier.
Disclaimer: PassportCenter.ai combines AI-assisted research with human expertise from professionals with over 20 years of experience in the U.S. passport information space. We are an independent, non-government educational resource and are not affiliated with the U.S. Department of State, the National Passport Information Center, or any government agency. All information is provided for general educational purposes only. Passport applications, fees, and processing times are determined exclusively by the U.S. Department of State. For official passport information, visit travel.state.gov.
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