August 14, 2023

US Passport Application Experiences 08/14/23

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:
2023-05-15

Received Date:
2023-08-09

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#18 – Chicago Passport Agency

Experience:
2 Star – Stressful

Optional Comments:
Adult renewal sent priority mail. Arrived at facility on May 15. Then I heard nothing. Never cashed check, never had any info on status update online. Contacted IL senator Tammy Duckworth’s office online and got me an appt. In Chicago two days before my flight. I had to pay full first time passport fee since they lost my expired old one. I was told not to report it lost because it was expired. Came back same day around 3 to pick it up.

Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal

Application Date:
2023-07-10

Received Date:
2023-08-12

Application Method:
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Passport Agency:
#10 – Boston Passport Agency

Experience:
4 Star – Easy

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Expedited Service

Type of Application:
Expedited Service

Application Date:
2023-07-18

Received Date:
2023-08-12

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#58 – Philadelphia Passport Agency

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

Type of Application:
Expedited Service

Application Date:
2023-07-05

Received Date:
2023-08-12

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#05,#57 – San Francisco Passport Agency

Experience:
4 Star – Easy

Optional Comments:
I paid for both expedited processing and 1-2 day shipping, and listed my date of travel as 9/2

First Child Passport (Under 16)

Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)

Application Date:
2023-04-28

Received Date:
2023-08-11

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#79 – Houston Passport Agency

Experience:
2 Star – Stressful

Optional Comments:
Status said not available for 13 weeks, had to contact congressman. Once involved, passport was received within 2 weeks, 9 days before travel

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