March 17, 2023

US Passport Application Experiences 03/17/23

Feedback, experiences, timelines, tips and useful information from people that have recently been through the US passport application process.

1st Adult Passport

ype of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport

Application Date:
2023-01-17

Received Date:
2023-03-16

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
Vermont Passport Agency

Experience:
4 Star – Easy

Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport

Application Date:
2023-01-27

Received Date:
2023-03-16

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
New York Passport Agency

Experience:
4 Star – Easy

Adult Renewal Passport

Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal

Application Date:
2023-01-09

Received Date:
2023-03-17

Application Method:
Please Select

Passport Agency:
I do not know

Experience:
2 Star – Stressful

Optional Comments:
Online submission; expedited it and paid for fast shipping at 7 weeks; updates online were difficult to access and mostly never changed. Even now mine still shows in process.

Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal

Application Date:
2023-01-01

Received Date:
2023-03-16

Application Method:
Online Application

Passport Agency:
I do not know

Experience:
2 Star – Stressful

Optional Comments:
Husband & I submitted same day, online. Status as of 3/16 is “received” for me and “in process” for him. Unable to reach passport agency by phone, automated call system disconnects w/o processing call. Contacted my congressman’s office-they said they are unable to do anything until 14 days prior to travel. We applied with > 90 days time before travel and are now 70 days into wait. Just upgraded service to get expedite processing & shipping, but already outside the expedite window (quote is 5-7 weeks but we are at 11 weeks). Fingers crossed, we fly 20 April.

Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal

Application Date:
2023-02-14

Received Date:
2023-03-17

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
Arkansas Passport Center

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

Expedited Service

Type of Application:
Expedited Service

Application Date:
2023-02-09

Received Date:
2023-03-16

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
New Orleans Passport Center

Experience:
4 Star – Easy

Optional Comments:
Passport status on government website showed “not available” until “in process” on March 5. Application mailed USPS priority mail. Passport received March 16 USPS priority mail from New Orleans. We have April 15 cruise. Neighbor suggested contacting our US congressional representative if within 14 days of departure. He go through to his rep and their office responded the next day and took care of his problem. Seems better response than a hangup from passport customer service. We didn’t have to go that route.

Type of Application:
Expedited Service

Application Date:
2023-02-06

Received Date:
2023-03-16

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
I do not know

Experience:
3 Star – Average

Type of Application:
Expedited Service

Application Date:
2023-01-30

Received Date:
2023-03-16

Application Method:
Online Application

Passport Agency:
I do not know

Experience:
4 Star – Easy

First Child Passport (Under 16)

Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)

Application Date:
2023-01-12

Received Date:
2023-03-14

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
I do not know

Experience:
3 Star – Average

Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)

Application Date:
2023-01-27

Received Date:
2023-03-16

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
New York Passport Agency

Experience:
4 Star – Easy

Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)

Application Date:
2023-01-21

Received Date:
2023-03-15

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
Chicago Passport Agency

Experience:
3 Star – Average

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