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:
2023-09-06
Received Date:
2023-10-16
Application Method:
Online Application
Passport Agency:
#56 – Detroit Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Standard or Expedited
Standard
Application Date:
2023-09-06
Received Date:
2023-10-16
Application Method:
Online Application
Passport Agency:
#56 – Detroit Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Standard or Expedited
Expedited
Application Date:
2023-08-18
Received Date:
2023-10-10
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#53 – Seattle Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Standard or Expedited
Expedited
Application Date:
2023-08-26
Received Date:
2023-10-17
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#61-64 – Western Passport Center
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Optional Comments:
26th Aug ’23 – Submitted my paper application at the post office. (I live in Texas) Paid extra for Expedited Service and Express Mail.
6th Sept ’23 – My application finally showed up on the “Passport Application Status” as “In Progress”, stated that my application was received on 28th Aug ’23
13th Oct ’23 – status showed as “Not Available”
15th Oct ’23 – status showed as “Mailed” with the USPS express mail tracking number (i paid extra for the express mail service option)
17th Oct ’23 – Received
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Standard or Expedited
Expedited
Application Date:
2023-09-13
Received Date:
2023-10-12
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#34 – #39 Charleston Passport Agency
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Optional Comments:
Called Congresswoman to check on it and it was approved the next day after they reached them. They may have influenced the speed of approval, but still pleased with the overall time and outcome.
Adult Renewal Passport
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Standard or Expedited
Expedited
Application Date:
2023-09-14
Received Date:
2023-10-17
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#58 – Philadelphia Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Standard or Expedited
Expedited
Application Date:
2023-09-18
Received Date:
2023-10-16
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
3 Star – Average
Optional Comments:
Thanks for creating this tracking webpage, I could predict my passport arrival based on the previous data you have collect
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Standard or Expedited
Standard
Application Date:
2023-07-19
Received Date:
2023-09-07
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
#40-#42 New Orleans Passport Center
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
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Child Passport
Type of Application:
Child Passport
Standard or Expedited
Expedited
Application Date:
2023-10-02
Received Date:
2023-10-04
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
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