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August 8, 2023

US Passport Application Experiences 08/08/23

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:
2023-06-20

Received Date:
2023-08-07

Application Method:
Online Application

Passport Agency:
#10 – Boston Passport Agency

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

Optional Comments:
Standard processing, nothing expedited. Book and card.

Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport

Application Date:
2023-05-24

Received Date:
2023-08-04

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#15,#20-#29,#45,#68,#69,#71 – National Passport Center

Experience:
3 Star – Average

Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport

Application Date:
2023-07-03

Received Date:
2023-07-29

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#61-64 – Western Passport Center

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport

Application Date:
2023-05-18

Received Date:
2023-08-07

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#34 – #39 Charleston Passport Agency

Experience:
2 Star – Stressful

Adult Renewal Passport

Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal

Application Date:
2023-06-05

Received Date:
2023-08-04

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#15,#20-#29,#45,#68,#69,#71 – National Passport Center

Experience:
4 Star – Easy

Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal

Application Date:
2023-06-13

Received Date:
2023-07-25

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#15,#20-#29,#45,#68,#69,#71 – National Passport Center

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

Optional Comments:
Contacted senator on 7/18/23 with DOT being 8/1. Passport approved on 7/22 and received 7/25/23.

Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal

Application Date:
2023-06-02

Received Date:
2023-08-07

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#15,#20-#29,#45,#68,#69,#71 – National Passport Center

Experience:
3 Star – Average

Optional Comments:
Email request to expedite was never acknowledged.

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Expedited Service

Type of Application:
Expedited Service

Application Date:
2023-07-03

Received Date:
2023-08-05

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#61-64 – Western Passport Center

Experience:
4 Star – Easy

Type of Application:
Expedited Service

Application Date:
2023-06-02

Received Date:
2023-08-02

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#18 – Chicago Passport Agency

Experience:
2 Star – Stressful

Optional Comments:
I had to contact both of my senators to ask for help. It was especially stressful since locator 18 does not have a contact number.

Type of Application:
Expedited Service

Application Date:
2023-04-11

Received Date:
2023-05-22

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#15,#20-#29,#45,#68,#69,#71 – National Passport Center

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

First Child Passport (Under 16)

Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)

Application Date:
2023-04-04

Received Date:
2023-07-28

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#11- New York Passport Agency

Experience:
1 Star – Very Stressful

Optional Comments:
Terrible experience. Missed our flight to Europe which was 7/18, no vacation for us. Contacted senators and congressman, was told the passport agency was not even picking up the congressional phone. They did try their best which I’m grateful for. Kids were super disappointed, as was I.

Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)

Application Date:
2023-02-23

Received Date:
2023-07-13

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#55 – Dallas Passport Agency

Experience:
2 Star – Stressful

Optional Comments:
It was very stressful and we received the passport on 13-Jul-2023. We had travel planned for start of August and we had to apply for OCI as well which takes 4-6 weeks, We were not able to do and we had to go with e-Visa. After intervention by Senate office, we received the passport.

Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)

Application Date:
2023-06-28

Received Date:
2023-08-04

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#34 – #39 Charleston Passport Agency

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

Optional Comments:
Expedite Service with expedite delivery

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