[Hidden-tech] Getting a last-minute passport

[David Ruderman]

You might try looking for a "passport expeditor".
Unfortunately I have no post 9/11 experience getting a speedy passport.
I did a google search for "passport expeditor ma" and here was the first
hit:
http://www.abriggs.com/locations/Boston/boston_passports.php 
They charge, but your friend sounds desperate.

-dave

David Ruderman

Deborah Chandler wrote:
>   A friend of mine plans to leave on May 28th for Germany, but has 
> misplaced his passport. He had one back in 2003, but just can't find 
> it anywhere. He was told by one of the passport offices that he can 
> schedule an appointment with them within two weeks of his trip, to get 
> an expedited passport, but it has to be AFTER he has purchased his 
> plane ticket. So, he's bought the ticket already, a $1000 plane ticket.
>
> He has called and made an appointment to get an expedited passport on 
> May 29th, the day after he is scheduled to leave. Ugghh....
>
> Does anyone have any experience with this kind of situation and have 
> any advice to share? He is aware that there are places that will 
> charge good money to help expedite a passport, but it is extra $$ that 
> he does not want to spend unless it is unavoidable. His next step so 
> far is to drive to Boston and wait in person for an appointment at the 
> passport office at the Tip O'Neil Federal Building on Causeway Street.
>
> Thanks in advance for any helpful info, Deb
>