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:
2021-03-23
Received Date:
2021-04-10
Passport Agency:
Dallas Passport Agency
Adult Renewal
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2022-03-23
Received Date:
2022-04-27
Passport Agency:
Philadelphia Passport Agency
Email:
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
There was a slight delay in my processing time because my initial photo was rejected so I had to send via snail mail a new photo.
Expedited Service
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2022-04-06
Received Date:
2022-04-26
Passport Agency:
Philadelphia Passport Agency
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Optional Comments:
The only problem I had was with the USPS tracking. However, when I contacted the USPS, they tracked my passport application down and confirmed Philadelphia had received it. They then went on to provide me more information about passport processing time and when I could expect to receive my new one.
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2022-03-28
Received Date:
2022-04-23
Passport Agency:
Philadelphia Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
Expedited service and shipping both ways (total fee $273)
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2022-04-18
Received Date:
2022-05-06
Passport Agency:
Arkansas Passport Center
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
I was very prepared and the clerk at Louisville’s main post office was very efficient.
1st Child Passport
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2022-04-18
Received Date:
2022-05-09
Passport Agency:
New York Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
On May 4th passport is ready to ship. Expedited fee paid
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2022-04-05
Received Date:
2022-05-02
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
3 Star – Average
Optional Comments:
Expedited. Expedited shipping both ways
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2022-04-06
Received Date:
2022-05-04
Passport Agency:
Los Angeles Passport Agency
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
