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:
2022-12-22
Received Date:
2023-02-17
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Application Date:
2023-01-12
Received Date:
2023-02-18
Application Method:
Online Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
Applied at USPS, not expedited.
Adult Renewal Passport
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2023-01-20
Received Date:
2023-02-18
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Optional Comments:
The post office person told me wen I mailed it in that it would be the end of March or first of April!
Expedited Service
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-01-27
Received Date:
2023-02-18
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Philadelphia Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
Mailed application express on Jan 27, application received by agency Jan 30, check cashed and status on-line changed to in process within days, passport received Feb 18th by express mail; no email received with status change. Paper application had barcode when filled out online.