I'm trying to follow the thread but there's so many data points. Need to travel to Mexico in 7 weeks and realized passport expired in March. Live in LA, no appointments available at local agencies even when I select travel within 3 days. I vaguely remember having worked with a company to rush my husband's passport 10 years ago but haven't dealt with this in ages and I realize I need to gather all my documents and apply somewhere ASAP.

- How long does expedited service currently take?
- Where should I apply for fastest service - USPS?
- What docs do I need?
- If I apply Monday and it doesn't arrive in time, I call a local state representative?? (and who would that be for California)
- Is there some work around that I have possibly missed (e.g. would it be possible to fly to Mexico with a driver's license only, and return on an expired passport? I also have Global Entry.)

Sorry for being so out of the loop I just emerged out of my Covid bubble clueless and now in a panic.