The estimated processing time for renewal applications that are mailed to the address on Form DS-82 is two to three weeks. Applicants should add the expedited service fee of $60 to their payment and write the word "Expedite" on the outside of the envelope.
Those who need to renew a passport within 14 days or 30 days if a visa is also required can schedule an appointment at a regional agency. The closest agencies to New Jersey are located in New York and Philadelphia. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 1-877-487-2778. An alternative for anyone not able to visit a regional agency is to authorize a third party to submit the application for them. This can be a friend, family member, travel agent or an expedited passport courier service. Written authorization must be presented to the agent. Note, you cannot apply for a renewal by mail if your previously-issued passport was issued when you were age 15 or younger, expired more than 5 years ago or is significantly damaged. If any of these apply, you must appear in person in order to get a new passport. There are currently 275 passport offices in New Jersey. Both Jersey City and Trenton have 4 application acceptance facilities while New Brunswick, Newark, Plainfield and Toms River has 3 each. You can apply for expedited service in 2-3 weeks at any of these location or have the form adjudicated and then sent to a courier service. You can also visit either of the agencies mentioned above to expedite a new passport application.
Source: http://www.us-passport-service-guide.com/expedited-passport-renewal-faq.html
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