"Tell them to think of it as :being like same-day service on your dry-cleaning."

Many companies have a tailor on the premises and can provide same-day service.

Reservations for weekday service are allowed up to seven (7) days in advance, with same-day service available as space permits.

"So we've started a same-day service" - captioning spots for $300 apiece - "but sometimes even that's not fast enough."

Two days' notice is preferred, but same-day service can be arranged.

It's Easy, for example, charges $75 for 8-to-11 day processing and $179 for same-day service.

And it is able to offer same-day service in its other kiosk operations.

All of these are promised as same-day services.

If you don't need same-day service, you might be able to apply for your passport through normal, routine service.

Datapost provides you with a same-day service in and between most UK business centres.