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:
2022-12-02
Received Date:
2023-01-28
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Arkansas Passport Center
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Application Date:
2022-11-16
Received Date:
2023-01-26
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
1 Star – Very Stressful
Optional Comments:
The whole process has been stressful. It was done through a usps in Los Angeles CA.
Took over one month to make an appointment. Went to the post office and was turned away because the staff was absent or something. Was sent to another post office in LA and was rejected because I didn’t have an appointment with them. After almost quarrelling with them they finally accepted my application.
Got the passport finally but haven’t got a passport card yet nor a birth certificate and an old passport back yet.
What kind of a developed country takes over three months to get a passport?!?!
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Application Date:
2022-05-25
Received Date:
2022-07-14
Passport Agency:
Chicago Passport Agency
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Adult Renewal Passport
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2022-11-17
Received Date:
2023-01-03
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2022-12-05
Received Date:
2023-01-26
Application Method:
Online Application
Passport Agency:
National Passport Center
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
Optional Comments:
Took 7 weeks and 3 days, so right in the 6-9 week window, but way more than the 35 day average on this site. Unless they are only counting business days?
Expedited Service
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-01-09
Received Date:
2023-01-25
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Atlanta Passport Agency
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Optional Comments:
Application given to acceptance facility on 1/09. Put into Process on 1/17 and accepted on 1/20.
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2023-01-06
Received Date:
2023-01-24
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2022-12-29
Received Date:
2023-01-24
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Seattle Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy