1 AD son signifies an adopted son. 2  Guardianships: In cases where one or both parents have died, leaving minor children, the court can appoint a guardian to care for the children. 3  In many instances, these guardians are family members. 4  In the nineteenth century this is a clue to an adoption.
If there is a name change, it is necessary to submit legal proof of the name change with the application. Passport renewals by mail typically take four to six weeks to process. Expedited Service. If looking to get the passport quickly, make sure to apply for expedited service. This service requires payment of an additional fee. Overnight delivery is available at a separate cost. Expedited service generally takes two to three weeks when overnight delivery is used in both directions. Life or Death Emergency
Expediting a passport. You can get your passport expedited in roughly two to three weeks (door-to-door) via the State Department when you pay an extra $60 plus $12.85 for overnight delivery in addition to the standard processing fees.enewing a passport. You have two options here: Either you have your old passport or you don't. If the former's true, you can apply through the mail as long as your most recent passport is undamaged, was issued when you were at least 16 years old, and isn't more than 15 years old.