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:
2023-03-17
Received Date:
Not Received
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#79 – Houston Passport Agency
Experience:
1 Star – Very Stressful
Optional Comments:
They asked for a different copy of birth certificate which I immediately sent in the same day in May. I Missed my trip and waiting to rebook. Ridiculous!
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Application Date:
2023-06-12
Received Date:
Not Received
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#15,#20-#29,#45,#68,#69,#71 – National Passport Center
Experience:
3 Star – Average
Optional Comments:
The national passport number waiting time is ridiculous. Once you do get thru they aren’t much help. It’s very stressful.
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Application Date:
2023-04-18
Received Date:
Not Received
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#18 – Chicago Passport Agency
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Optional Comments:
Going on 12 weeks and still in process for me and my 4 other family members.
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Application Date:
2022-12-19
Received Date:
2023-06-16
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#05,#57 – San Francisco Passport Agency
Experience:
1 Star – Very Stressful
Optional Comments:
Congressman Kevin Mullin’s office was instrumental in getting this passport!! Forever grateful.
Adult Renewal Passport
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2023-04-26
Received Date:
2023-07-08
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#61-64 – Western Passport Center
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2023-04-21
Received Date:
2023-05-15
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#15,#20-#29,#45,#68,#69,#71 – National Passport Center
Experience:
1 Star – Very Stressful
Optional Comments:
Such a horrible experience! Sent in my passport renewal in what should have been “plenty” of time. Realized I was in trouble and started calling the agency customer service number, and never got through. I called at all times of day – right when they opened all the way through to late evening. Nothing. I did reach out to my US Senator, and it seems as they were able to speed up the process. Unfortunately, my passport did not arrive in time for our flight overseas and we were forced to cancel the trip.
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2023-06-05
Received Date:
2023-07-12
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#40-#42 New Orleans Passport Center
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Optional Comments:
very simple
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2023-05-03
Received Date:
2023-07-07
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#14 – Connecticut Passport Agency
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2023-06-14
Received Date:
2023-07-10
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#58 – Philadelphia Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
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Expedited Service
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-06-01
Received Date:
2023-07-10
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#15,#20-#29,#45,#68,#69,#71 – National Passport Center
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-05-26
Received Date:
2023-07-10
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#34 – #39 Charleston Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-05-31
Received Date:
2023-07-10
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#15,#20-#29,#45,#68,#69,#71 – National Passport Center
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Optional Comments:
This was my daughter’s 2nd childhood passport. They received her application on 5/31. On July 5th her application switched from “in process” to “Not available”. I then add a space after the Mc in our name and it popped up at “Approved”. It arrived on 7/10.
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-05-24
Received Date:
2023-07-11
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#18 – Chicago Passport Agency
Experience:
1 Star – Very Stressful
Optional Comments:
Thank you to everyone who gave advice to help speed up the process!
First Child Passport
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2023-05-02
Received Date:
2023-06-23
Application Method:
Please Select
Passport Agency:
#76 – San Diego Passport Agency
Experience:
3 Star – Average
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2022-12-16
Received Date:
2023-07-07
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#05,#57 – San Francisco Passport Agency
Experience:
1 Star – Very Stressful
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (16-17)
Application Date:
2023-05-03
Received Date:
2023-07-10
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#79 – Houston Passport Agency
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2023-05-02
Received Date:
2023-07-05
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#76 – San Diego Passport Agency
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
Optional Comments:
Not the passport agency’s fault but the lady who did our passport forgot to sign one of my children’s paperwork/put the location it was done on it! It took a week for them just to mail me a letter about it! I was in touch with congressman and senator reps who helped assist me when it came to sending it back and to get it all back in time for our travels!
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2023-04-05
Received Date:
2023-07-12
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#11- New York Passport Agency
Experience:
1 Star – Very Stressful
Optional Comments:
Supposed to visit my family Friday, super stressed blood pressure UP 250/134. Fee like I’m going to stroke out over this. Gave my information to get expedited and still nothing. Completely disheartening
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2023-03-16
Received Date:
2023-07-10
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#55 – Dallas Passport Agency
Experience:
1 Star – Very Stressful
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2023-04-28
Received Date:
2023-07-07
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
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