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
Applying for a passport renewal by mail will take up to 8 weeks. Expedited passport renewals by mail costs an additional $60 in government fees and take 2-3 weeks to processed. To renew your passport fast, you can either go to a Passport Agency in person or use the services of a passport expediting company. If you want to apply in person, you will need to call the National Passport Information Center at 877-487-2778 to make an appointment to go to one of the 26 Passport Agencies nationwide.