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Renew a Driver's License or a Passport—Fast

Some states, such as California, Georgia, and South Carolina, allow you to renew your license online or via mail (if you have a good driving record, a fixed address already in their records, and proof that you've passed a vision test). Nevada and Vermont have DMV Express offices, where renewing a license can take mere minutes.

USA.gov.com will link you to your state's home page, where you can find renewal rules.

If your passport has expired and your vacation is just weeks away, contact AmericanPassport.com). Follow the required steps from their website and for $245-$315 (not including shipping costs), you'll get it back in one to ten business days, depending on the speed of delivery selected.