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September 29, 2023

US Passport Application Experiences 09/29/23

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

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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