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September 26, 2023

US Passport Application Experiences 09/26/23

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

Standard or Expedited
Standard

Application Date:
2023-07-26

Received Date:
2023-09-23

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#34 – #39 Charleston Passport Agency

Experience:
4 Star – Easy

Adult Renewal Passport

Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal

Standard or Expedited
Standard

Application Date:
2023-07-28

Received Date:
2023-09-22

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#10 – Boston Passport Agency

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal

Standard or Expedited
Standard

Application Date:
2023-08-15

Received Date:
2023-09-21

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#34 – #39 Charleston Passport Agency

Experience:
3 Star – Average

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Expedited Service

Type of Application:
Child Passport

Standard or Expedited
Expedited

Application Date:
2023-07-07

Received Date:
2023-08-14

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#79 – Houston Passport Agency

Experience:
1 Star – Very Stressful

Optional Comments:
The Houston Passport Agency has to be hands down the WORST agency out there. It took so long to get the new passport.

Type of Application:
Child Passport

Standard or Expedited
Expedited

Application Date:
2023-08-15

Received Date:
2023-09-22

Application Method:
Online Application

Passport Agency:
#56 – Detroit Passport Agency

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

Optional Comments:
Dropped off online form with USPS on 8/11. In-process on 8/15. Marked as approved on 9/20, delivered 9/22.

Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal

Standard or Expedited
Expedited

Application Date:
2023-08-22

Received Date:
2023-09-15

Application Method:
Paper Application

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

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

Optional Comments:
I sent priority overnight mail in Texas.
I paid for Expedited service.
I paid for 2 day return service.
Total 3 weeks; 3 days.

Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal

Standard or Expedited
Expedited

Application Date:
2023-08-12

Received Date:
2023-09-23

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
#40-#42 New Orleans Passport Center

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

Optional Comments:
The only annoying thing is that I am still waiting to receive my old passport back. It has a travel visa that I need to use still.

First Child Passport (Under 16)

Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)

Application Date:
2022-06-27

Received Date:
2022-07-24

Passport Agency:
I do not know

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

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