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:
2022-07-08
Received Date:
2022-08-20
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
3 Star – Average
Optional Comments:
Approaching departure forced me to contact the Representative’s office on 8/18, they responded the same day that the passport is shipping on the same day with it’s tracking number. Estimated delivery is 8/20 according to the USPS tracking. This was standard processing. Online status was in-process 7/12-8/17, then on 8/18 changed to approved.
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Application Date:
2022-07-01
Received Date:
2022-08-19
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
New Orleans Passport Center
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
We were told it would take 11 weeks to process and the passport arrived in exactly 7 weeks.
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Application Date:
2022-06-23
Received Date:
2022-08-16
Passport Agency:
Detroit Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
Applied 6/23
Processing began 6/29
Approved 8/15 Says should be received by 8/22 but
Out for delivery 8/16
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Application Date:
2022-06-16
Received Date:
2022-06-21
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Adult Renewal Passport
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2022-07-08
Received Date:
2022-08-20
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
Application mailed to Dallas; Passport shipped from Tucson, AZ. I checked my status and signed up to receive email updates on the passport status page but never received any emails.
Expedited Service
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2022-07-30
Received Date:
2022-08-17
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Connecticut Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2022-07-27
Received Date:
2022-08-19
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Philadelphia Passport Agency
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2022-07-15
Received Date:
2022-08-17
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
National Passport Center
Experience:
3 Star – Average
Optional Comments:
This was a renewal for a Child Passport under 16, but I believe all Child Passports are considered NEW.
Routine Service (estimated at 8-11 weeks)
I submitted my application at a local USPS Post Office in Brooklyn, NY.
Application Submitted: 07/15/2022
Application Status: In Process
07/18/2022 (Date received by U.S. Dept of State)
Application Status: Approved
08/13/2022
(Status update said “You should receive your passport on or around 08/20/2022.”)
Received Passport in the Mail on 08/17/2022 via USPS Priority Mail (I only paid for routine service.)
It was a little stressful only because I moved up my flight to 08/30. I considered calling to request expedited service on 08/12, then I said I’ll wait until 08/15. Good thing I receive the “Approved” status update on 08/13.
Good luck!!!
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2022-06-22
Received Date:
2022-08-20
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Dallas Passport Agency
Experience:
3 Star – Average
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2022-07-11
Received Date:
2022-08-23
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
