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:
2023-03-16
Received Date:
2023-06-09
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Charleston Passport Agency
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Application Date:
2023-03-24
Received Date:
2023-06-09
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
El Paso Passport Agency
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Optional Comments:
No upcoming travel plans but have future plans to travel soon so submitted it for routine processing.
3/24/2023 – Appointment at local USPS to submit application and supporting docs
3/24/2023 – Got home and noticed processing times had changed to 10-13 weeks
3/29/2023 – Website updated to “In Process”
6/6/2023 – First email received at 7:01pm stating “Application Status: In Process”
6/7/2023 – Email received at 1:04am stating “Application Status: Approved” and “You should receive your passport book on or around 06/13/2023”
6/7/2023 – 2nd email received at 1:04am stating “Application Status: Shipped” with Priority Mail tracking number
6/8/2023 – Email received at 1:08pm stating “Application Status: Approved” and “You should receive your passport book on or around 06/17/2023”
6/9/2023 – Passport arrived 11 weeks and 1 day after submission, 78 days
I live near Santa Fe, NM and the app went to El Paso, TX, but it was printed and mailed from Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas. Overall there’s no stress since there was no planned travel, but it just took a long time, though within promised timeframe.
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Application Date:
2023-04-24
Received Date:
2023-06-08
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
National Passport Center
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
I applied at USPS, paid expedited $60 plus 1-2 day shipping $19.53 (well spent) Passport was shipped from Tucson,Arizona arrived in 2 days through USPS Express Mail Delivery by regular daily mail carrier.
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Application Date:
2023-04-03
Received Date:
2023-06-09
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Atlanta Passport Agency
Experience:
3 Star – Average
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Application Date:
2023-03-17
Received Date:
2023-06-08
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Charleston Passport Agency
Experience:
3 Star – Average
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Application Date:
2023-03-07
Received Date:
2023-06-10
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Application Date:
2023-03-27
Received Date:
2023-06-11
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Charleston Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Application Date:
2023-03-17
Received Date:
2023-06-10
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Charleston Passport Agency
Experience:
3 Star – Average
Adult Renewal Passport
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2023-04-12
Received Date:
2023-06-12
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Vermont Passport Agency
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Optional Comments:
I sent my passport from PA but went to VT center for some reason. I signed up for notifications but never received them. I checked everyday and it said shipped with a tracking number but now says approved so it was swapped for some reason. I was nervous because I have international travel planned the week of 7/4. I dragged my feet getting my application sent and finding a place to get my photo taken. I went to Walmart and its super cheap, like $5! Looks like it took the average time this website calculated which is great! I would’ve reached out to senator if it cut any closer. Took about 8 weeks then which is less than the routine service 10-13 weeks. I still advise not to slack and just get it out of the way. Mine expired years ago but I wanted to wait until I needed it again.
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2023-03-23
Received Date:
2023-06-09
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Washington Passport Agency
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2023-04-14
Received Date:
2023-06-10
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Optional Comments:
I mailed on 4/10
4/14 – status “In Process”
6/1 – called and submitted expedite request
6/9 – Status changed to “Approved”. Passport receive date is before 6/14
6/10 – passport received.
My credit card did not get charged
We have a very small favour to ask………….
We really hope this information is helpful to you and reduces stress whilst you are waiting for you passport. If you are able to make a small donation for the cost of a coffee it really helps us to maintain the site and continue to make improvements for future passport applicants.
Expedited Service
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-04-04
Received Date:
2023-06-09
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
San Diego Passport Agency
Experience:
1 Star – Very Stressful
Optional Comments:
Only reason I got passport was because of help from Senator Dick Durbin’s office.
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-04-13
Received Date:
2023-05-18
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Atlanta Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-04-25
Received Date:
2023-06-10
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Optional Comments:
Expedited and priority mail
Application Mailed: 4/25 (priority)
USPS delivered to agency/received: 4/27
In process status: 4/28
Accepted status:6/8
Shipped: 6/9 (priority)
Received: 6/10
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-05-03
Received Date:
2023-06-10
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Arkansas Passport Center
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-04-17
Received Date:
2023-04-24
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Philadelphia Passport Agency
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
Optional Comments:
D.O.T 6/14/2023
First Child Passport
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2023-03-10
Received Date:
2023-06-08
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
Optional Comments:
Applied for 2 under 16 passports. 1st one was “processing” since March 17th and the other stated “not available” the entire time until it was in hand. The passport hotline was of no help and provided no additional updates. One passport was delivered with incorrect spelling of our last name.
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2023-03-23
Received Date:
2023-06-07
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
New Orleans Passport Center
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
Optional Comments:
Passport remained “in process” until I had my senator’s office put in an inquiry. Was bot able to reach any live voice at the passport agency. When I called the direct number for the New Orleans passport agency (locator 42) I got a live person who shipped my passport the next day (2 weeks before DOT).
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (16-17)
Application Date:
2023-03-06
Received Date:
2023-06-10
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
Optional Comments:
Took about 14 weeks. Should’ve been 8-11weeks. Tried calling the passport number several times. That’s was a joke. Filled out report with my US representative office 2 weeks before travel. Options given were drive to Tucson and pay expedited fees or just wait. They weren’t much help.Next day status was showing “shipped” on the tracker. Received it June 10th. I don’t think my report made a difference since I barely emailed it before closing of the office. I would suggest expediting it. It took over 14 weeks for ours. Almost missed out on a trip.
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2023-03-17
Received Date:
2023-06-10
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Charleston Passport Agency
Experience:
3 Star – Average
View Previous Post
View Next Post