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:
2023-11-03
Received Date:
2023-11-20
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#12 – Honolulu Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Standard or Expedited
Standard
Application Date:
2023-10-06
Received Date:
2023-11-08
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#19 – Washington Passport Agency
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Optional Comments:
I contacted my congress man a few days before. I don’t know if that helped
Adult Renewal Passport
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Standard or Expedited
Expedited
Application Date:
2023-11-04
Received Date:
2023-11-22
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#15,#20-#29,#45,#68,#69,#71 – National Passport Center
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
I needed to change my name due to getting married. Due to the wait times I have heard about I wasn’t looking forward to having to wait. Especially since my passport didn’t expire until 2026. I finally decided to get everything filled out and send mail it out. I was pleasantly surprised how fast everything was taken care of, and I can now book our next vacation!
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Child Passport
Type of Application:
Child Passport
Standard or Expedited
Standard
Application Date:
2023-10-31
Received Date:
2023-11-20
Application Method:
Online Application
Passport Agency:
#54 – Minneapolis Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
Child Passport
Standard or Expedited
Standard
Application Date:
2023-10-28
Received Date:
2023-11-25
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#40-#42 New Orleans Passport Center
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
After how stressful it was in the Spring, startled with how fast this one came in!
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