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:
2022-10-20
Received Date:
2022-10-24
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Minneapolis Passport Agency
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Application Date:
2022-10-07
Received Date:
2022-11-19
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
National Passport Center
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
Routine service application (not expedited)
USPS Application Appt 10/7
Application received/In Process 10/12
Application approved 11/16
Passport received 11/19
Adult Renewal Passport
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2022-09-30
Received Date:
2022-11-10
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
National Passport Center
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
They seem to be sending out the new NGP passports.
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2022-10-03
Received Date:
2022-11-19
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Philadelphia Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
Mailed it on October 3; Passport agency said it was received on October 7. Didn’t get any info until November 17th when I got the email that they were working on it and another the same day saying it shipped.
Expedited Service
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2022-10-26
Received Date:
2022-11-17
Application Method:
Online Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
Filed online, the passport shipped from Tucson, not sure which agency processed it.
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2022-10-31
Received Date:
2022-11-19
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2022-10-28
Received Date:
2022-11-21
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
3 Star – Average
Optional Comments:
When you take your passport application to an acceptance facility make sure to print off the list of acceptable IDs. I did not have a drivers license or a military ID, but did have one of the other acceptable forms of Primary ID. The clerk initially refused to take my passport application because I did not have a drivers license or military ID. I had to argue and provide the printed page of acceptable IDs from the state department website before she would accept my passport application.
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2022-11-02
Received Date:
2022-11-25
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Dallas Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
Easy process
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2022-10-14
Received Date:
2022-11-18
Application Method:
Online Application
Passport Agency:
San Francisco Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2022-10-07
Received Date:
2022-11-15
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (16-17)
Application Date:
2022-10-09
Received Date:
2022-11-12
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Los Angeles Passport Agency
Experience:
4 Star – Easy