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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