Recent Applicants

Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport

Application Date:
2023-05-05

Received Date:
2023-06-16

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
New Hampshire

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

Optional Comments:
New Hampshire office, 69. Got my passport book on 6/16/2023 and my PASSBOOK card 6/20

Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal

Application Date:
2023-04-04

Received Date:
2023-06-17

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
Charleston Passport Agency

Experience:
2 Star – Stressful

Optional Comments:
Nothing happened until I contacted my senator. My passport locator office according to the locator number I was assigned, was 35 (Charleston). However it ended up shipping from Tucson. Which was odd, but I’m so happy I got my passport in time I don’t care.

Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal

Application Date:
2023-04-20

Received Date:
2023-06-16

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
I do not know

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

Optional Comments:
Walk-in local post office

Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal

Application Date:
2023-05-19

Received Date:
2023-06-21

Application Method:
Online Application

Passport Agency:
I do not know

Experience:
2 Star – Stressful

Optional Comments:
Submitted to US Consulate Dubai May 19th, received June 21st.

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Type of Application:
Expedited Service

Application Date:
2023-05-05

Received Date:
2023-06-18

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
National Passport Center

Experience:
3 Star – Average

Optional Comments:
Locator 69. Mailed via Express Mail on 5/5 with a Travel Date of 7/5, and the Passport Center received on 5/9 (USPS delivery ran late). Called the number for this locator to check on status on 6/12 and was advised being worked and would have it before my travel date of 7/5. Approved on 6/16 and received via Express (which I paid for in advance) on 6/18.

Type of Application:
Expedited Service

Application Date:
2023-04-18

Received Date:
2023-06-14

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
Houston Passport Agency

Experience:
2 Star – Stressful

Type of Application:
Expedited Service

Application Date:
2023-03-07

Received Date:
2023-06-15

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
Western Passport Center

Experience:
1 Star – Very Stressful

Optional Comments:
Passport status was “suspended” due to application missing information according to US State Dept Twitter account. Sent a new renewal application back May 17th and again May 30th and only finally confirmed that they had what they needed to process after contacting my Representative’s office. It was finally shipped 6/13 and arrived 6/15.

Type of Application:
First Child Passport (16-17)

Application Date:
2023-03-31

Received Date:
2023-06-20

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
Chicago Passport Agency

Experience:
2 Star – Stressful

Type of Application:
First Child Passport (16-17)

Application Date:
2023-03-15

Received Date:
2023-06-07

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
Charleston Passport Agency

Experience:
1 Star – Very Stressful

Optional Comments:
6 hour hold & gave before card to expedite on 5/25.
Tried bad Yelp review on 6/2 with no help.
Contacted senator’s office on 6/3 & went to office early on 6/5 for assistance. Approved that night, shipping label printed that night with overnight shipping. No update the next day, but arrived 6/7.