Feedback, experiences, timelines, tips and useful information from people that have recently been through the US passport application process.
Adult Renewal Passport
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2022-06-13
Received Date:
2022-07-29
Passport Agency:
National Passport Center
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
Optional Comments:
They were not expedited and processed in Locator 69, New Hampshire-not expedited anything, time included 7/4 federal holiday. Printed in Hot Springs, NOT next gen passports. 6.5 weeks.
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2022-06-06
Received Date:
2022-07-15
Passport Agency:
National Passport Center
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Optional Comments:
I thought this was very fast. I suspect that the expedited service really doesn’t get you anything.
Chris, San Francisco
Expedited Service
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2022-07-14
Received Date:
2022-08-02
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
Expedited service and also paid for the 1-2 day delivery. No problems.
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2022-07-15
Received Date:
2022-08-03
Passport Agency:
Philadelphia Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
No issues at all. Less than 3 weeks seems good to me!
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2022-06-29
Received Date:
2022-08-03
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
4 Star – Easy