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:
2022-10-24
Received Date:
2022-11-19
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Application Date:
2022-11-15
Received Date:
2022-12-05
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Chicago Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Application Date:
2022-10-11
Received Date:
2022-12-07
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Application Date:
2022-10-26
Received Date:
2022-12-08
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
Applied at post office, not passport agency.
Adult Renewal Passport
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2022-11-01
Received Date:
2022-12-02
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2022-11-15
Received Date:
2022-11-18
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2022-10-24
Received Date:
2022-12-10
Application Method:
Online Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
You can take (and edit) your own photo! No need to pay CVS/Walgreens to do it
Expedited Service
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2022-11-08
Received Date:
2022-12-02
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Philadelphia Passport Agency
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
Optional Comments:
I was so worried it wouldn’t arrive before our trip. I had paid the extra money but status never changed from in process. So I was so excited to see it arrive today!
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2022-11-09
Received Date:
2022-12-03
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2022-11-21
Received Date:
2022-11-25
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
3 Star – Average
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2022-11-22
Received Date:
2022-12-07
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
3 Star – Average
Optional Comments:
Came well ahead of expected. One thing that caused stress: status never changed from “not available” on the tracking website the whole time, so I never found out any locator info or when they started processing my application
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2022-11-14
Received Date:
2022-12-08
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
3 Star – Average
First Child Passport
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2022-11-15
Received Date:
2022-12-05
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Chicago Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2022-10-28
Received Date:
2022-12-09
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
National Passport Center
Experience:
3 Star – Average
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (16-17)
Application Date:
2022-10-21
Received Date:
2022-12-05
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Arkansas Passport Center
Experience:
4 Star – Easy