January 27, 2023

US Passport Application Experiences January 27th 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:
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

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