February 12, 2023

US Passport Application Experiences February 12th 2023

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:
2023-01-14

Received Date:
2023-01-20

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
Buffalo Passport Agency

Experience:
2 Star – Stressful

Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport

Application Date:
2022-12-21

Received Date:
2023-02-13

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
I do not know

Experience:
4 Star – Easy

Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport

Application Date:
2023-01-17

Received Date:
2023-02-10

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
Chicago Passport Agency

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport

Application Date:
2023-01-17

Received Date:
2023-02-10

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
Chicago Passport Agency

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

Adult Renewal Passport

Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal

Application Date:
2022-12-19

Received Date:
2023-02-06

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
National Passport Center

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal

Application Date:
2022-12-27

Received Date:
2023-02-08

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
I do not know

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal

Application Date:
2022-11-21

Received Date:
2023-02-09

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
I do not know

Experience:
1 Star – Very Stressful

Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal

Application Date:
2022-12-03

Received Date:
Not Received

Application Method:
Online Application

Passport Agency:
I do not know

Experience:
2 Star – Stressful

Optional Comments:
actually haven’t received it yet to date.

Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal

Application Date:
2022-12-12

Received Date:
2023-02-09

Application Method:
Online Application

Passport Agency:
Seattle Passport Agency

Experience:
3 Star – Average

Optional Comments:
Online tracker said application was “in process” for over 7 weeks. Not updated when passport was mailed out. Website constantly glitches out and doesn’t work.

Expedited Service

Type of Application:
Expedited Service

Application Date:
2023-01-13

Received Date:
2023-02-06

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
I do not know

Experience:
4 Star – Easy

Type of Application:
Expedited Service

Application Date:
2023-01-24

Received Date:
2023-02-07

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
I do not know

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

Optional Comments:
Online tracking system showed that application was received on 1/24/23 and was in process. The system never updated again so I was shocked to see my passports in the mailbox today! Exactly two weeks!!

Type of Application:
Expedited Service

Application Date:
2023-01-25

Received Date:
2023-02-08

Application Method:
Online Application

Passport Agency:
Los Angeles Passport Agency

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

Optional Comments:
This was a renewal for an adult. Did expedited and also did 1-2 day delivery. From start to the moment I had my passport in hand was 2-weeks exactly. Totally worth the extra $78.32 ($60 for expedited and $18.32 for 1-2 day delivery). I renewed my two kids on 01/10/2023 (web sites says received on 01/17/2023) and still shows “In Process” as of 02/09/2023.

Type of Application:
Expedited Service

Application Date:
2023-01-23

Received Date:
2023-02-10

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
I do not know

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

Optional Comments:
01.23.23 – Visited a USPS and submitted an expedited child’s passport (this was his second passport)
01.26.23 – Showed as received by Passport authorities and processing
02.09.23 – Approved
02.10.23 – Arrived at house (using faster return service)

Thankfully very smooth!

Type of Application:
Expedited Service

Application Date:
2023-01-20

Received Date:
2023-02-11

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
Philadelphia Passport Agency

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

Optional Comments:
Expedited adult passport renewals (2). Overnight mailed to Philadelphia passport office on 1/20; they picked up on Saturday the 21st but did not show in their system until 1/25. Showed approved on 2/10; mailed later the same day; received 2/11. We paid the additional fee for express mail. So total time start to finish was 22 days.

Applied via paper to Philadelphia processing center, but physical passport was mailed from Little Rock. I did use the prefill option with the online form since it had the barcode. Not sure if it helped but it may have.

No status update emails were ever received and the passports arrived today, so I wouldn’t place any reliance on the email process.

First Child Passport

Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)

Application Date:
2023-01-14

Received Date:
2023-01-20

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
Buffalo Passport Agency

Experience:
2 Star – Stressful

Type of Application:
First Child Passport (16-17)

Application Date:
2022-12-28

Received Date:
2023-02-10

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
I do not know

Experience:
4 Star – Easy

Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)

Application Date:
2022-12-23

Received Date:
2023-02-11

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
Houston Passport Agency

Experience:
4 Star – Easy

Optional Comments:
child renewal. 7 weeks turnaround time.

Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)

Application Date:
2022-12-30

Received Date:
2023-01-04

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
I do not know

Experience:
2 Star – Stressful

Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)

Application Date:
2022-12-23

Received Date:
2023-02-10

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
Houston Passport Agency

Experience:
4 Star – Easy

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