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:
2023-02-28
Received Date:
2023-05-10
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Arkansas Passport Center
Experience:
1 Star – Very Stressful
Optional Comments:
2/24 – USPS appointment
2/28 – In review status
5/5 – Received email with in review status.
5/8 – Received email with shipped status.
5/10 – Delivered
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Application Date:
2023-03-07
Received Date:
2023-05-10
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Chicago Passport Agency
Experience:
3 Star – Average
Optional Comments:
I had routine service at first, but as my trip date grew closer, I reached out to the agency and they emailed me a expedite request form. Two weeks after submission, The money was taken from my account and a week later it was approved and shipped.
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Application Date:
2023-02-17
Received Date:
2023-04-27
Application Method:
Online Application
Passport Agency:
New York Passport Agency
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
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Expedited Service
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-04-07
Received Date:
2023-05-09
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
National Passport Center
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Optional Comments:
I waited until 2 weeks until my travel date to email my Senators office and was told that the agency would only pull requests that were 1 week from travel and got nervous. Calling the 877 and I never got through, so I just hoped my rep’s office would come through. In the end I think it helped get it done in time for my travel date 5/20.
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-04-07
Received Date:
2023-05-12
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Minneapolis Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
Really fast expedited service Approved exactly 1 month after “in process”.
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-04-24
Received Date:
2023-05-10
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Arkansas Passport Center
Experience:
1 Star – Very Stressful
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-04-05
Received Date:
2023-05-11
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
National Passport Center
Experience:
3 Star – Average
Optional Comments:
It took contacting our local rep to get the passport on time for our trip
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2023-04-15
Received Date:
2023-05-09
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
New York Passport Agency
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2023-04-03
Received Date:
2023-05-10
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Optional Comments:
Had to send in additional paperwork but expedited since the beginning with travel date marked
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2023-02-22
Received Date:
2023-05-10
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Miami Passport Agency
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
Optional Comments:
I would recommend choosing expedited from the start if you are traveling anytime on the next many months. Had tried to add it and they never charged credit card. I did reach up to our local congressional office and he did inquire for us. We are still waiting for out other sons that went in process in March 3rd. This coming Sunday will be 2 weeks until our trip so going to ask him to really try to put pressure to get my other sons application moving.
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2023-02-10
Received Date:
2023-05-08
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Optional Comments:
Submitted paperwork at our local acceptance center on 2/10. We did not select expedited service nor did we select Fedex overnight It was updated to “In Process” on 2/15. 11 1/2 weeks later, on 5/8, the status changed to “approved” and we received the passport in the mail on 5/8. We never received an email on status changes.
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