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:
2023-03-21
Received Date:
2023-06-12
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
New Orleans Passport Center
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
Optional Comments:
Stressful because they missed up my Gender they put male instead of female, traveling in 2weeks and no way I will get the corrected one back.
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Application Date:
2023-01-27
Received Date:
2023-04-17
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Houston Passport Agency
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
Optional Comments:
Sitting for several weeks until us congressman was contacted.
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Application Date:
2023-03-17
Received Date:
2023-06-06
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
Optional Comments:
As my date for travel drew near I tried all available number to check on status. I also tried different times of the day and different days and still go the same message I finally got a working number and was on hold for two hours twice. Each time the call would drop. It was very stressful for me but end result is I got my passport. So great job
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Application Date:
2023-03-10
Received Date:
2023-06-07
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Western Passport Center
Experience:
3 Star – Average
Adult Renewal Passport
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2023-04-13
Received Date:
2023-06-13
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
National Passport Center
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
04/13/2023 (Day 01) – Mailed USPS Priority mail to National Passport Processing Center in Irving, TX
04/17/2023 (Day 04) – Passport Application Status: In Process
04/18/2023 (Day 05) – Check cashed $149.53 – for normal routine + expedited shipping
06/12/2023 (Day 60) – Passport Application Status: Shipped
06/13/2023 (Day 61) – Passport Received
Total time is 8 weeks and 5 days. U.S. Processing time was 10-13 weeks and this was well within range. I’m assuming renewals are easier and faster to process. We submitted our son’s first passport and it was acknowledged and received the same day on 4/17/2023. Still waiting…
We live in Texas and did not receive passport from TX agency. Per the USPS Priority Mail tracking it was sent from Arizona.
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2023-03-23
Received Date:
2023-05-22
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
National Passport Center
Experience:
3 Star – Average
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Expedited Service
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-04-10
Received Date:
2023-05-12
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Houston Passport Agency
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Optional Comments:
Renewed 3 of my kids passports. Ages-15,14,10
4/10 applied in person
4/12 application received
Website would say status not available for the longest and then switched to processing. Received all 3 passports and website still said processing.
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-04-08
Received Date:
2023-06-05
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
3 Star – Average
Optional Comments:
Locator 69.
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-03-03
Received Date:
2023-05-18
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Arkansas Passport Center
Experience:
1 Star – Very Stressful
Optional Comments:
I paid for expedited services and still missed my flight! I missed My son playing in his first NBA Africa tournament! My heart was broken and I was disappointed in the services at #62. No appointments were available to appear in person and the 1-800 number was no help at all.
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2023-03-25
Received Date:
2023-06-09
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Arkansas Passport Center
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
03/25/2023 (Day 01) – Had an appt at a local passport fair in Stafford, TX
03/31/2023 (Day 06) – Passport Application Status: In Process
04/03/2023 (Day 09) – Check cashed $119.53 – for normal routine + expedited shipping
06/06/2023 (Day 73) – Passport Application Status: Approved
06/08/2023 (Day 75) – Passport Application Status: Shipped
06/09/2023 (Day 76) – Passport Received
Total time is 10 weeks and 6 days. U.S. Processing time was 10-13 weeks and this was within range.
We live in Texas and thought it would have been handled within the same state but based off of the USPS Priority Mail tracking our child’s passport was sent from Arkansas.
I also signed up to receive email notifications and they are all jacked up. Here are my email dates with statuses:
06/05/2023 – Application Status: In Process for your passport received on 03/31/2023
06/08/2023 – Application Status: Approved
06/08/2023 – Application Status: Shipped
06/09/2023 – Application Status: Approved
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2023-05-03
Received Date:
2023-05-30
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Charleston Passport Agency
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2023-03-10
Received Date:
2023-06-07
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Western Passport Center
Experience:
3 Star – Average
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