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:
2022-08-12
Received Date:
2022-09-16
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Adult Renewal Passport
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2022-08-03
Received Date:
2022-09-19
Application Method:
Online Application
Passport Agency:
Western Passport Center
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Expedited Service
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2022-08-18
Received Date:
2022-09-16
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Chicago Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
First-time adult passport, expedited.
08/18: Application submitted at post office
08/24: Passport showed in process on State Dept. website
09/15: Email received, passport approved and expected delivery 09/17 (I paid for expedited return shipping). The passport status on the State Dept. website showed passport approved status this same day. Follow up emails with “passport shipped” status and tracking number came this same day.
09/16: Passport received
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2022-08-23
Received Date:
2022-08-26
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
3 Star – Average