Feedback, experiences, timelines, tips and useful information from people that have recently been through the US passport application process.
1st Adult Passport
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Application Date:
2022-12-31
Received Date:
2023-02-23
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Chicago Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Application Date:
2023-03-01
Received Date:
2023-03-30
Application Method:
Please Select
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
How I get it’s true I. M Somali I know game playing
Adult Renewal Passport
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2022-12-07
Received Date:
2023-02-08
Application Method:
Online Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
3 Star – Average
Optional Comments:
My wife as of this date feb28 2023 done at same time same only on Jan. 26 2023 got in process as not gotten any info
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2023-01-03
Received Date:
2023-01-05
Application Method:
Online Application
Passport Agency:
National Passport Center
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2023-01-12
Received Date:
2023-02-28
Application Method:
Online Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Optional Comments:
Submitted online renewal 1/12/2023
Application Received 1/16/2023
In Process 1/17/2023 (email stated routine would take 6-9 weeks, expedited would take 3-5 weeks)
Expedite Request & faster shipping added 2/24/2023
Expedite Request received 2/25/2023
Passport issued 2/26/2023
Passport showed in USPS Informed Delivery 2/27/2023
Passport Received 2/28/2023 (still appears ‘In Process’ according to the MyTravelGov website).
While the process itself was very easy to apply online for a renewal, there is a bit of stress around the various stages. Had I not checked the USPS informed delivery, I would have still be anxious whether it would arrive in time for my travel, which was booked after my application was submitted.
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2022-12-23
Received Date:
2023-02-28
Application Method:
Online Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
3 Star – Average
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2023-01-09
Received Date:
2023-01-10
Application Method:
Online Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
1 Star – Very Stressful
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2023-01-13
Received Date:
2023-02-13
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
Live outside the US. Our renewal was via the US Embassy in Panama. Don’t know if the actual work was done in Panama or DC???
Expedited Service
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-02-02
Received Date:
2023-02-28
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
National Passport Center
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2022-12-21
Received Date:
2023-01-01
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
National Passport Center
Experience:
1 Star – Very Stressful
Optional Comments:
On the 6th of Feb they changed the dates for expedited service from 3-5 weeks to 5-7 weeks. Still at 10 and a half weeks still no passport don’t know who running things around there but quit your job now you are fired you suck.
12/21/2022 this day is 2/28/2023
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-02-21
Received Date:
2023-02-27
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Buffalo Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-01-19
Received Date:
2023-02-28
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
3 Star – Average
Optional Comments:
Expeditied renewal of my son’s passport book from 5 year child to adult, as well as a new passport card. He’s 17, done as a paper application through our town office. Status changed to “approved” but never showed as shipped, but the website said expect by 2/21/23 and received 2/28 via priority mail. May have been delayed due to mail system. Passport card arrived on 2/24/23.
Still awaiting ONLINE renewal of my passport, submitted expedited the same day.
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-01-02
Received Date:
2023-02-13
Application Method:
Online Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
Optional Comments:
I have no idea why I paid for expedited. The passport arrived a week after we wanted to go on vacation.
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-01-13
Received Date:
2023-03-01
Application Method:
Online Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Optional Comments:
This was an online, expedited renewal. It took 6 weeks and five days.
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-01-27
Received Date:
2023-03-01
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Vermont Passport Agency
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Optional Comments:
Submitted an expedited application for my 15yo child at the postal office on 1/27. Received the passport on 3/1 and the issue date is 2/24.
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-02-02
Received Date:
2023-02-27
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
Went to my local courthouse to apply, it was an adult renewal and child renewal application. expedited service. 25 Days including weekends and holidays.
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2022-12-02
Received Date:
2023-02-14
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2023-02-01
Received Date:
2023-02-06
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Optional Comments:
Applied at post office. Paid for expedited return delivery. Back in 17 days.
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2022-12-22
Received Date:
2023-02-17
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
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