April 12, 2023

US Passport Application Experiences 04/12/23

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:
2023-02-04

Received Date:
2023-04-08

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
Arkansas Passport Center

Experience:
2 Star – Stressful

Optional Comments:
Applied on Feb 4 routine service. At the time processing said 8 to 10 weeks. That changed to 10 to 12 weeks so I called and paid to expedite on March 28th with priority mail. Received April 8.

Adult Renewal Passport

Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal

Application Date:
2023-02-27

Received Date:
2023-04-10

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
I do not know

Experience:
3 Star – Average

Optional Comments:
Was a no charge name change application. Initially submitted routine on 02/27, changed to “In Process” on 03/17 at locator 35. Called to expedite and add next day shipping on 03/27, card was not charged for expedite until 9:00pm on 04/06. By 8:00am on 04/07 it was approved and shipped by 11:00am that same day. Received on 04/10 via UPS.

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Expedited Service

Type of Application:
Expedited Service

Application Date:
2023-02-28

Received Date:
2023-04-11

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
Philadelphia Passport Agency

Experience:
3 Star – Average

Optional Comments:
Sent in my old passport on 2/28/2023 using certified mail. The passport was received 2 days later but didn’t appear in the agency’s computer until March 6, 2023. The check was cashed on 3/7/23. The application was in process until April 7 when it showed approval. The passport was shipped on 4/10 and I got it on 4/11/2023

Type of Application:
Expedited Service

Application Date:
2023-03-14

Received Date:
2023-04-11

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
I do not know

Experience:
4 Star – Easy

Optional Comments:
Mailed in march 14th. Paid for the expedited return mail.

First Child Passport (Under 16)

Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)

Application Date:
2023-02-18

Received Date:
2023-04-07

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
I do not know

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)

Application Date:
2023-01-17

Received Date:
2023-04-12

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
Connecticut Passport Agency

Experience:
3 Star – Average

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