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:
2023-03-07
Received Date:
2023-04-15
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
Adult Renewal Passport
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2023-02-24
Received Date:
2023-04-19
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Philadelphia Passport Agency
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
Optional Comments:
Started as routine application. Sent application 2/24, in process 3/2.
Sent letter to expedited office 3/13, checks never cashed.
Called local congress Rep 3/24, couldn’t do anything until 2 weeks of travel time.
Reached out to congress rep 4/14. Paid on CC for expedited and express shipping.
Passport in hand 4/19. 3 business days after rep sent email to passport people.
Travel date 4/28.
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2023-02-24
Received Date:
2023-04-19
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
National Passport Center
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
2/24 – Mailed application
2/28- Passport Status “In Process”
4/17- Passport Status “Approved”
4/19 – Passport received – Paid extra for expedited shipping (not expedited processing though)
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Expedited Service
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-03-27
Received Date:
2023-04-19
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Washington Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
I paid to expedite to facility, paid to expedite processing and also paid to expedite shipping passport to me.
3/23/23 – Mailed
3/25/23 – Received at facility (Saturday)
3/27/23 – In Processing
3/18/23 – Shipped (This morning it was still in processing and went straight to shipped)
3/19/23 – Tracking states coming before 6:00pm
Shipping from Little Rock, AR, but locator number stated being processed in Washington Passport Agency.
Total time 3 weeks and 2 days!!
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-02-28
Received Date:
2023-04-19
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
3 Star – Average
Optional Comments:
Charleston passport center
-Applied for expedited service & shipping, application received 2/28
-Missing document request sent 3/27, received 4/3, shipped next day and delivered to PO Box 4/4
-Contacted state representative 4/17
-Status changed to “shipped” 4/18
-Date of travel: 5/7/2023
Originally had passport stolen from my car in 2021. Filed lost/stolen report online the day it was stolen & at time of application my local passport office said I did not need to submit paper application for lost/stolen passport since it had been completed online. Charleston passport center mailed request for paper application on 3/27 (turns out online did not suffice) and requested paperwork was delivered 4/4. Contacted state representative on 4/17, status updated to “approved” and “shipped” on 4/18
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-03-23
Received Date:
2023-04-18
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
New Orleans Passport Center
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
Optional Comments:
applied 3/23
went into process 3/27
Changed to shipped on 4/17
Received in mail 4/18
I did get my congressmen involved due to my trip being in mid-May. My Bf and I applied at the same time and he is still saying in process. Mine however was renewal his was brand new.
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-02-27
Received Date:
2023-04-17
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
National Passport Center
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
Type of application: First time adult passport, card only, expedited service.
Applied on 2/27/23
Estimated wait time: 5-7 weeks
Passport approved on 4/10/23
Passport received on 4/17/23
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2023-03-07
Received Date:
2023-04-05
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2023-01-27
Received Date:
2023-04-14
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
3 Star – Average
Optional Comments:
Communication horrible. Still says processing online but passports in hand
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2023-02-17
Received Date:
2023-04-08
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
Submitted at post office
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