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:
2023-06-20
Received Date:
2023-08-07
Application Method:
Online Application
Passport Agency:
#10 – Boston Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
Standard processing, nothing expedited. Book and card.
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Application Date:
2023-05-24
Received Date:
2023-08-04
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#15,#20-#29,#45,#68,#69,#71 – National Passport Center
Experience:
3 Star – Average
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Application Date:
2023-07-03
Received Date:
2023-07-29
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#61-64 – Western Passport Center
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Application Date:
2023-05-18
Received Date:
2023-08-07
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#34 – #39 Charleston Passport Agency
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
Adult Renewal Passport
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2023-06-05
Received Date:
2023-08-04
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#15,#20-#29,#45,#68,#69,#71 – National Passport Center
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2023-06-13
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:
Contacted senator on 7/18/23 with DOT being 8/1. Passport approved on 7/22 and received 7/25/23.
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2023-06-02
Received Date:
2023-08-07
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#15,#20-#29,#45,#68,#69,#71 – National Passport Center
Experience:
3 Star – Average
Optional Comments:
Email request to expedite was never acknowledged.
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Expedited Service
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-07-03
Received Date:
2023-08-05
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#61-64 – Western Passport Center
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-06-02
Received Date:
2023-08-02
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#18 – Chicago Passport Agency
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
Optional Comments:
I had to contact both of my senators to ask for help. It was especially stressful since locator 18 does not have a contact number.
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-04-11
Received Date:
2023-05-22
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#15,#20-#29,#45,#68,#69,#71 – National Passport Center
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2023-04-04
Received Date:
2023-07-28
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#11- New York Passport Agency
Experience:
1 Star – Very Stressful
Optional Comments:
Terrible experience. Missed our flight to Europe which was 7/18, no vacation for us. Contacted senators and congressman, was told the passport agency was not even picking up the congressional phone. They did try their best which I’m grateful for. Kids were super disappointed, as was I.
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2023-02-23
Received Date:
2023-07-13
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#55 – Dallas Passport Agency
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
Optional Comments:
It was very stressful and we received the passport on 13-Jul-2023. We had travel planned for start of August and we had to apply for OCI as well which takes 4-6 weeks, We were not able to do and we had to go with e-Visa. After intervention by Senate office, we received the passport.
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2023-06-28
Received Date:
2023-08-04
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#34 – #39 Charleston Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
Expedite Service with expedite delivery
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