August 21, 2023

US Passport Application Experiences 08/21/23

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:
2023-07-19

Received Date:
2023-08-19

Application Method:
Paper Application

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

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

Adult Renewal Passport

Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal

Application Date:
2023-05-18

Received Date:
2023-08-17

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#55 – Dallas Passport Agency

Experience:
3 Star – Average

Optional Comments:
Also had 2 additional passport renewals (spouse and adult child) that arrived together. We did not have a travel date.

Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal

Application Date:
2023-07-11

Received Date:
2023-08-19

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#76 – San Diego Passport Agency

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

Optional Comments:
Non-expedited, non-rush delivery. Way to go San Diego!

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Expedited Service

Type of Application:
Expedited Service

Application Date:
2023-02-09

Received Date:
2023-08-17

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#51 – Miami Passport Agency

Experience:
1 Star – Very Stressful

Optional Comments:
Waited 6 months for passport with expedited shipping, had to cancel cruise ship due to not getting it on time. Last option had to call congressman for help and when he got in contact with them I got everything in a week. Horrible service with the Miami passport agency and their time wait.

Type of Application:
Expedited Service

Application Date:
2023-06-23

Received Date:
2023-07-13

Application Method:
Online Application

Passport Agency:
#34 – #39 Charleston Passport Agency

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

Type of Application:
Expedited Service

Application Date:
2023-07-28

Received Date:
2023-08-18

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#10 – Boston Passport Agency

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

Optional Comments:
Expedited service with 1-2 day delivery.

Type of Application:
Expedited Service

Application Date:
2023-07-18

Received Date:
2023-08-18

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
I do not know

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

Optional Comments:
3 passports total:
A renewal with expired passport, a new passport due to last one being misplaced, and a new application for a child. Renewal came in exactly 4 weeks, other 2 came at 4.5 weeks. Expedited fee paid for all 3.

Type of Application:
Expedited Service

Application Date:
2023-07-24

Received Date:
2023-08-16

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
I do not know

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

Optional Comments:
Passport office received expedited renewal July 24. Received in mail August 16.

First Child Passport (Under 16)

Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)

Application Date:
2023-06-02

Received Date:
2023-08-18

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#74 – Atlanta Passport Agency

Experience:
3 Star – Average

Optional Comments:
Application received by agency 06/06
Approved on 08/15
Passport delivered 08/18

Status updated online, but no email notifications sent

Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)

Application Date:
2023-07-19

Received Date:
2023-08-18

Application Method:
Paper Application

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

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

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