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:
2023-01-11
Received Date:
2023-03-09
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Application Date:
2023-01-09
Received Date:
2023-03-20
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Application Date:
2023-02-10
Received Date:
2023-03-17
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
New Orleans Passport Center
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Application Date:
2023-01-10
Received Date:
2023-03-20
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Western Passport Center
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
Optional Comments:
Charleston location 35, shipped from Az
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Application Date:
2023-01-26
Received Date:
2023-03-16
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Dallas Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Application Date:
2023-02-10
Received Date:
2023-03-21
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Western Passport Center
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
Optional Comments:
02/10 – Applied expedited
02/12 – Reached processing facility
02/14 – Check cashed
02/15-03/04 = NOTHING
03/04 – Finally goes ‘IN PROCESSING”
03/08 – Contacted Congressman for help.
03/10 – Passport agency replied to congressman “Application in process, will notify Western Passport Center of urgency due to travel date
03/17 – Status changed from ‘IN PROCESSING” to “SHIPPED” with tracking #
03/21 – Passport in-hand
Adult Renewal Passport
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2023-01-12
Received Date:
2023-03-20
Application Method:
Online Application
Passport Agency:
Chicago Passport Agency
Experience:
1 Star – Very Stressful
Optional Comments:
I applied online and my confirmation email said 6-9 weeks. It has been 9.5 weeks and no passport. I upgraded to expedited and 2 day shipping 2 weeks ago. No change. I had my senator’s office contact the passport agency. I called two weeks before my trip (waited 5+ hours) to have the passport help line agent send a message to the agency that I had travel in <2 weeks. Called today (waited 3 hours) to try to make an in-person appointment. There are no appointments available anywhere in the U.S. I am supposed to leave for my trip in 5 days.
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2022-12-26
Received Date:
2023-03-16
Application Method:
Online Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
Optional Comments:
Online application submitted Dec 26, “In Process” on Dec 27. Seemingly no traction until I involved my Senator’s constituent services office.
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2022-12-05
Received Date:
2023-01-20
Application Method:
Online Application
Passport Agency:
Western Passport Center
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2023-02-06
Received Date:
2023-03-13
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Buffalo Passport Agency
Experience:
3 Star – Average
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2023-02-21
Received Date:
2023-03-24
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Philadelphia Passport Agency
Experience:
3 Star – Average
Expedited Service
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-02-22
Received Date:
2023-03-20
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Optional Comments:
Applied in person at a USPS location on 2/16 and application was received and in process on 2/22. Approved on 3/16. Received passport on 3/20.
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-02-22
Received Date:
2023-03-23
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-02-28
Received Date:
2023-03-20
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Philadelphia Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-02-19
Received Date:
2023-03-18
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Washington Passport Agency
Experience:
3 Star – Average
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-02-21
Received Date:
2023-03-16
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
National Passport Center
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Optional Comments:
Had written to my congressman and had his office look into it for me. Not sure how much this helped.
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-01-13
Received Date:
2023-01-18
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Optional Comments:
This was a renewal sent via mail with expedited service requested
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-01-18
Received Date:
2023-03-21
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Optional Comments:
This was an expedited Adult renewal
First Child Passport
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (16-17)
Application Date:
2023-02-24
Received Date:
2023-03-20
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
New Orleans Passport Center
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2023-01-13
Received Date:
2023-03-16
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
National Passport Center
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
Optional Comments:
Submitted passports for my 2 kids. Lead times were 6-9 weeks at application submittal but changed to 8-11 weeks. Trip was 12 weeks away so too close for comfort. Contacted the local congress office once we were within 1 month of our trip. They were able to push the application through and received the passports 10 days later.
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2023-01-19
Received Date:
2023-03-21
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
1 Star – Very Stressful
Optional Comments:
Mixed messages throughout the process. Required the assistance of my congressman’s office to get the ball rolling and eventually obtain my daughters passport. We did everything by the book and it was still a nightmare. Glad it is over.
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2023-01-18
Received Date:
2023-03-07
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Boston Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
Submitted two First Child Passport applications with Regular Processing at same time; photos taken at AAA; paper application submitted at post office by appointment on January 18, 2023; marked as received and checks deposited on January 24, 2023; received both sets of passports and supporting documentation (in 4 envelopes) all on March 7, 2023.
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (16-17)
Application Date:
2023-02-24
Received Date:
2023-03-20
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
New Orleans Passport Center
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2023-02-02
Received Date:
2023-03-20
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Connecticut Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
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