Feedback, experiences, timelines, tips and useful information from people that have recently been through the US passport application process.
Adult Renewal Passport
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2023-03-14
Received Date:
2023-06-13
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Atlanta Passport Agency
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
Optional Comments:
I never want to deal with that much stress again. I almost died from the stress!
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2023-05-17
Received Date:
2023-06-14
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
National Passport Center
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
I am not sure if my experience resembles anyone in this group. I applied abroad at a US embassy and even without expedite, I received mines in 4 weeks. I was told in the beginning by the embassy staff to expect 8 weeks, which is still less time than the 10-13 weeks that are today’s estimated processing times.
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2022-02-09
Received Date:
2023-06-15
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Arkansas Passport Center
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2023-03-24
Received Date:
2023-06-12
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
El Paso Passport Agency
Experience:
3 Star – Average
Optional Comments:
Basic renewal, no changes and not expedited.
3/24 -Mailed passport
3/31 -In process
Got worried since I have travel on 6/21
6/08 -Called congressman’s office and left my info.
4 hours later, don’t know if it was coincidence or congressman but status changed.
6/08 -Shipped
Had El Paso code but shipped from Hot Springs, Arkansas
6/12 -Arrived and in hand.
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Expedited Service
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-04-28
Received Date:
2023-06-01
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
Optional Comments:
New Hampshire location not listed in drop down
Mailed 4/28
Received at New Hampshire 5/3
Showing shipped 5/31
Received 6/1
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-04-28
Received Date:
2023-05-31
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
San Diego Passport Agency
Experience:
3 Star – Average
Optional Comments:
Appointment and mailed 4/28
Received at San Diego 5/9
Showing shipped 5/26 (holiday)
Received 5/31
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-04-28
Received Date:
2023-06-13
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
San Diego Passport Agency
Experience:
1 Star – Very Stressful
Optional Comments:
Appointment and mailed 4/28
Received at San Diego 5/9
Showing shipped 6/9
Received 6/13
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-04-07
Received Date:
2023-04-18
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Optional Comments:
Received passport on 6/6/23.
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-04-19
Received Date:
2023-06-14
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Seattle Passport Agency
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
Optional Comments:
Was in Process for 6 weeks until I contacted my Senator for help.
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-03-13
Received Date:
2023-06-14
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (16-17)
Application Date:
2023-05-08
Received Date:
2023-06-14
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Philadelphia Passport Agency
Experience:
3 Star – Average
Optional Comments:
5/8/2023 USPS in person appt. Expedited
5/11/2023 passport status changed to processing and receive date
6/14/2023 status to shipped (no update email sent)
6/14/2023 Passport arrived via USPS
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