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
Standard or Expedited
Expedited
Application Date:
2023-07-29
Received Date:
2023-09-08
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#40-#42 New Orleans Passport Center
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Adult Renewal Passport
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Standard or Expedited
Standard
Application Date:
2023-08-11
Received Date:
2023-09-27
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
Standard or Expedited
Standard
Application Date:
2023-08-15
Received Date:
2023-09-27
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#61-64 – Western Passport Center
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Standard or Expedited
Standard
Application Date:
2023-08-15
Received Date:
2023-09-26
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#15,#20-#29,#45,#68,#69,#71 – National Passport Center
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
much faster than I thought. Probably application peak time has passed.
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First Child Passport
Type of Application:
Child Passport
Standard or Expedited
Expedited
Application Date:
2023-09-05
Received Date:
2023-09-29
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#11- New York Passport Agency
Experience:
3 Star – Average
Optional Comments:
Passport Renewal for Minor
9/5 – Applied @ USPS Office (Routine)
9/8 – Received and Under Review @ New York Passport Agency Locator #11
9/25 – Contacted US Senator Chuck Schumer Office for Escalation due to urgent travel as NY Agency is known for delays. Received response instructing to pay $60 expedite fee directly to NY Passport Agency via form (paid)and show proof of urgent travel (booked airline ticket for 10/7)
9/26 – Status “In Process” and updated to “Expedited”
9/27 – Approved and shipped via USPS Priority mail with tracking #.
ETA on or before 9/30 (avoiding any potential gov’t shutdown)
Locator #11
Non expedited to expedited
Date of Travel on applications 11/27, changed to urgent travel via senate office to 10/7.
Type of Application:
Child Passport
Standard or Expedited
Expedited
Application Date:
2023-07-31
Received Date:
2023-09-06
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#40-#42 New Orleans Passport Center
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
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