August 17, 2023

US Passport Application Experiences 08/17/23

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:
2023-04-17

Received Date:
2023-07-21

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#19 – Washington Passport Agency

Experience:
1 Star – Very Stressful

Optional Comments:
I had to drive from NJ to Michigan for an in person appointment the day before we left.

Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport

Application Date:
2023-03-25

Received Date:
2023-08-09

Application Method:
Paper Application

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

Experience:
3 Star – Average

Optional Comments:
Connect with Congressmen twice to get it done.
Weird process and long compare with other countries

Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport

Application Date:
2023-06-19

Received Date:
2023-08-05

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#15,#20-#29,#45,#68,#69,#71 – National Passport Center

Experience:
4 Star – Easy

Optional Comments:
I received after 6 weeks exactly and then a week later my supporting documents. I paid for expedited service and 2 day shipping. Cost was about $290 .

Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport

Application Date:
2023-04-07

Received Date:
2023-08-11

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#11- New York Passport Agency

Experience:
2 Star – Stressful

Optional Comments:
Status was processing until Senator was contacted. Passports mailed within a week of contacting our senator.

Adult Renewal Passport

Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal

Application Date:
2023-05-22

Received Date:
2023-08-14

Application Method:
Please Select

Passport Agency:
#15,#20-#29,#45,#68,#69,#71 – National Passport Center

Experience:
2 Star – Stressful

Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal

Application Date:
2023-05-12

Received Date:
2023-07-10

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#15,#20-#29,#45,#68,#69,#71 – National Passport Center

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal

Application Date:
2023-06-05

Received Date:
2023-08-09

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#15,#20-#29,#45,#68,#69,#71 – National Passport Center

Experience:
3 Star – Average

Optional Comments:
Locator #45

Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal

Application Date:
2023-04-12

Received Date:
2023-08-02

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#15,#20-#29,#45,#68,#69,#71 – National Passport Center

Experience:
2 Star – Stressful

Optional Comments:
Had to call #69 directly then received passport next day with expired mail service

Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal

Application Date:
2023-05-19

Received Date:
2023-07-14

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

Old passport returned 3 weeks after receiving new passport

Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal

Application Date:
2023-05-08

Received Date:
2023-08-10

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
I do not know

Experience:
2 Star – Stressful

Optional Comments:
Locator number 69 (first two number of my notifications.

Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal

Application Date:
2023-04-20

Received Date:
2023-06-22

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#55 – Dallas Passport Agency

Experience:
2 Star – Stressful

Optional Comments:
It was stressful but I called my congressman and they took care of the rest. A huge thank you to this group for all of the tips.

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Expedited Service

Type of Application:
Expedited Service

Application Date:
2023-07-11

Received Date:
2023-08-15

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#61-64 – Western Passport Center

Experience:
3 Star – Average

Optional Comments:
Adult Passport Renewal (Expedited)

Locator 62

Type of Application:
Expedited Service

Application Date:
2023-07-17

Received Date:
2023-08-15

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#34 – #39 Charleston Passport Agency

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

Type of Application:
Expedited Service

Application Date:
2023-07-25

Received Date:
2023-08-11

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#54 – Minneapolis Passport Agency

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

Type of Application:
Expedited Service

Application Date:
2023-07-07

Received Date:
2023-08-11

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#40-#42 New Orleans Passport Center

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

Type of Application:
Expedited Service

Application Date:
2023-07-06

Received Date:
2023-08-12

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#15,#20-#29,#45,#68,#69,#71 – National Passport Center

Experience:
4 Star – Easy

Optional Comments:
Nerve wracking (not knowing) but it went through quickly! Mailed Priority 7/6 and paid extra for priority mail return. Not sure if it matters but I have Global Entry already.

Type of Application:
Expedited Service

Application Date:
2023-06-30

Received Date:
2023-08-07

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#34 – #39 Charleston Passport Agency

Type of Application:
Expedited Service

Application Date:
2023-06-02

Received Date:
2023-08-04

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#78 – El Paso Passport Agency

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

Optional Comments:
I did have to call to say am leaving out the country in 9 days and I got it 5 days later

Type of Application:
Expedited Service

Application Date:
2023-06-14

Received Date:
2023-08-04

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#14 – Connecticut Passport Agency

Experience:
2 Star – Stressful

Optional Comments:
Horrible wait times for the phone number and not all that helpful. Called my senator on business day 5 before travel 8/2 (DOT 8/8) application changed to ship that night and I received it two days later.

Type of Application:
Expedited Service

Application Date:
2023-07-24

Received Date:
Not Received

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#74 – Atlanta Passport Agency

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

Optional Comments:
Submitted my daughters passport on the same day but not expedited, in anyway. Still processing.

First Child Passport (Under 16)

Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)

Application Date:
2023-06-30

Received Date:
2023-08-15

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#19 – Washington Passport Agency

Experience:
2 Star – Stressful

Optional Comments:
Expedited processing and shipping (both ways). Took congressional involvement and many phone calls to get them. Had to cancel travel plans and reschedule. Locator 19 has some of the worst customer service I’ve ever dealt with.

Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)

Application Date:
2023-07-18

Received Date:
2023-08-04

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#54 – Minneapolis Passport Agency

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)

Application Date:
2023-04-07

Received Date:
2023-08-08

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#11- New York Passport Agency

Experience:
2 Star – Stressful

Optional Comments:
Took little over 16 weeks to receive my kids first passports.

Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)

Application Date:
2023-05-19

Received Date:
2023-05-23

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#78 – El Paso Passport Agency

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

Optional Comments:
Both kids under 16 and 1 over 16 and an adult (19). All had previous passports. Took 13 wks from date interview was done at post office to get. 12 from recieved date. Said overnight shipping on the way back.

Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)

Application Date:
2023-05-23

Received Date:
2023-07-29

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#11- New York Passport Agency

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)

Application Date:
2023-04-07

Received Date:
2023-08-18

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#18 – Chicago Passport Agency

Experience:
2 Star – Stressful

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

Application Date:
2023-06-07

Received Date:
2023-08-14

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#34 – #39 Charleston Passport Agency

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

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

Application Date:
2023-06-07

Received Date:
2023-08-14

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#15,#20-#29,#45,#68,#69,#71 – National Passport Center

Experience:
4 Star – Easy

Optional Comments:
Routine service – location 45
6/7 – applied
6/12 – check cashed and processed
8/10 – shipped from Tucson AZ
8/14 – received
DOT – 8/23

I never received any status through email. This site helped me estimate that I should receive it in time based on other responses. So I didn’t call to expedite.

They issued my passport exactly 14 days before DOT.

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