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:
2023-07-03
Received Date:
2023-07-29
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#40-#42 New Orleans Passport Center
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Application Date:
2023-07-03
Received Date:
2023-07-28
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#61-64 – Western Passport Center
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
Only took 22 days
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Application Date:
2023-04-17
Received Date:
2023-07-20
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#34 – #39 Charleston Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
Took 13 weeks approved July 18 received July 20 and documents return July 24
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Application Date:
2023-01-12
Received Date:
2023-07-31
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#55 – Dallas Passport Agency
Experience:
1 Star – Very Stressful
Optional Comments:
Haven’t received yet. It’s been 7 months!
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Application Date:
2023-06-12
Received Date:
2023-07-25
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#15,#20-#29,#45,#68,#69,#71 – National Passport Center
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
Locator 45 as long as they do not require anything. This was my first passport I also have a US federal ID I think this may help the process go quicker. I also had it expedited with 2day shipping.
DOT 10 AUG 2023
Applied 12 Jun 2023
In Process 16 JUN 2023
Received approval 21 JUL 2023
Delivered on 25 JUL 2023
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Application Date:
2023-03-31
Received Date:
2023-06-19
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#79 – Houston Passport Agency
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
Optional Comments:
Still missing one of our passports. Have not received any of the birth certificates back yet.
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Application Date:
2023-04-05
Received Date:
2023-07-27
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#11- New York Passport Agency
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
Adult Renewal Passport
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2023-04-20
Received Date:
2023-07-26
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#34 – #39 Charleston Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2023-06-22
Received Date:
2023-07-17
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#19 – Washington Passport Agency
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Optional Comments:
Locator 19 for an adult renewal
Expedited with 1-2 day return from the beginning
Received: 6/22
Check cashed: 6/23
In Progress: 6/22 – 7/17
Approved: 7/17
Passport in hand: 7/19
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2023-06-20
Received Date:
2023-07-29
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#19 – Washington Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
Mailed Priority Mail 6/20/23
Received at Locator 19 6/26/23
Passport Received 7/29/23
Not expedited nor priority mail return
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2023-02-15
Received Date:
2023-07-22
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#79 – Houston Passport Agency
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
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Expedited Service
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-04-27
Received Date:
2023-07-08
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#11- New York Passport Agency
Experience:
1 Star – Very Stressful
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-06-09
Received Date:
2023-07-29
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#55 – Dallas Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-02-06
Received Date:
2023-03-16
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#65 – Arkansas Passport Center
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
Optional Comments:
I know what you all are thinking ” What’s the problem, your passport had a really short wait time.” Yes, it did, however there was a lot of stress involved in the weeks between it being sent and finally arriving in my mailbox. I originally sent mine off in February as I needed my passport to complete my applications for Graduate Schools in the U.K. I thought it would be a quick and simple process, but as it turns out I have terrible timing. There was a technical difficulty that effected those who sent their passport applications from late January to Early February and prevented them from receiving updates on their applications. As you can imagine, with deadlines to sign up for grad schools growing closer, I was anxious constantly. I tried calling but as we all know due to high levels of caller volume , I couldn’t. I ended up having to reach out to my local representative, who in turn was able to get information on my application the same day the D O.J announced that they had technical difficulties. By sheer luck the application came a few days shy of many of my grad school deadlines.
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-07-05
Received Date:
2023-07-26
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#54 – Minneapolis Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-06-20
Received Date:
2023-07-26
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#19 – Washington Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-05-25
Received Date:
2023-07-28
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-04-19
Received Date:
2023-07-12
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#55 – Dallas Passport Agency
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-06-16
Received Date:
2023-07-29
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#58 – Philadelphia Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
sent passport to PA. received from Tucson, AZ.
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-06-21
Received Date:
2023-07-31
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#11- New York Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-05-24
Received Date:
2023-07-29
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#58 – Philadelphia Passport Agency
Experience:
1 Star – Very Stressful
Optional Comments:
Reached out to the congress a week before 7/27. On 7/26, the website showed approved and expect to receive on 7/29. However, the next day, it changed to 7/30.
The original travel day is July 21. Now I can travel now.
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-05-17
Received Date:
2023-07-17
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#34 – #39 Charleston Passport Agency
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
Optional Comments:
Super stressful. Missed my flight.
Rep McCaul was a great help in getting my passport.
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-06-05
Received Date:
2023-07-28
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#79 – Houston Passport Agency
Experience:
3 Star – Average
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-06-01
Received Date:
2023-07-27
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#10 – Boston Passport Agency
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2023-05-24
Received Date:
2023-07-29
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#15,#20-#29,#45,#68,#69,#71 – National Passport Center
Experience:
3 Star – Average
Optional Comments:
We have 3 more processing so keep up the good work!
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2023-06-14
Received Date:
2023-07-29
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#79 – Houston Passport Agency
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Optional Comments:
Had to reach out to congressman to get it on time
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2023-04-19
Received Date:
2023-06-24
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#40-#42 New Orleans Passport Center
Experience:
1 Star – Very Stressful
Optional Comments:
Expedited from beginning. Had to get congressman involved. Had to call 42 multiple times.
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2023-03-20
Received Date:
Not Received
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#58 – Philadelphia Passport Agency
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
Optional Comments:
My daughter’s passport hasn’t arrived yet, it’s been five months.
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