Mar 1, 2022, 6:35 am
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Passport Agency Appointments (same day expedited service)
Appointments for same-day expedited service often go quickly. It is best that you schedule your appointment with the passport agency exactly 14 days before your trip. You will want to call the passport number before the center opens at 8am EST as they will have just opened up one day (14 days out) of appointments at all agencies. Appointment times start at 8am. It is important that you have enough buffer in your travel schedule. For example, if you make an appointment for a new passport at 11am and your time of travel is at 2pm, there will not be enough time for you to get your passport. If you book the 8am slot you may have to wait until the end of the business day to get your new passport or it may only be a few hours.
You will want to have your date of travel, time of travel, your flight itinerary number, name of destination, full name of applicant, and applicant's birth city, and the zip code of where you live (to help them find the closest available center with open slots). Use the following steps to increase your chances of success to booking an appointment as they can go very quickly:
Credit: chgoeditor
Known office locator numbers (not complete)
Note: The office code (first two digits of your application locator number returned by Passport Status) is the office reviewing your documents and approving your application. It isn't necessarily the address you mailed the forms to (always Irving or Philadelphia for renewals) nor the facility where the book is physically printed and mailed (often Tucson or Hot Springs).
10: Boston
11: NYC
12: Honolulu
14: Stamford, CT
15: Portsmouth, NH
17: Aurora, CO
18: Chicago
19: Washington, DC
20-29: Portsmouth, NH
34-39: Charleston
40-42: New Orleans, LA
45: Portsmouth, NH
50: Los Angeles, CA
51: Miami
53: Seattle
54: Minneapolis
55: Dallas
56: Detroit
57: San Francisco
58: Philadelphia, PA
61-64: Tucson
65: Hot Springs, AR
67: San Juan, PR
68: Portsmouth, NH
69: Portsmouth, NH
71: US embassies/consulates abroad (possibly Portsmouth, NH)
74: Atlanta
75: St Albans, VT
76: San Diego, CA
77: Buffalo, NY
78: El Paso, TX
79: Houston, TX
80: Special Issuance Agency ("Issues diplomatic, official, service, and no-fee regular passports, and facilitates visa processing for those traveling on behalf of the U.S. government.")
95: Online
A list of agencies and their locator numbers is listed on this page under the heading, "List of passport agencies and centers with locator numbers."
H/T Nayef, txviking, and various individual posts both here and on Reddit. If you have a locator not in the above list, check the return address agency name or postmark/ZIP on your returned citizenship docs, or passport card if you applied for one, which may be the processing office, although the address itself is likely to be a PO Box in Sterling, VA in all cases (which appears to be a lockbox location that processes mail for all locations). The passport books are printed in fewer locations, often Hot Springs and Tucson, and may not correspond to the agency where the processing steps occurred. If it doesnt match the list above, please add or correct.
Appointments for same-day expedited service often go quickly. It is best that you schedule your appointment with the passport agency exactly 14 days before your trip. You will want to call the passport number before the center opens at 8am EST as they will have just opened up one day (14 days out) of appointments at all agencies. Appointment times start at 8am. It is important that you have enough buffer in your travel schedule. For example, if you make an appointment for a new passport at 11am and your time of travel is at 2pm, there will not be enough time for you to get your passport. If you book the 8am slot you may have to wait until the end of the business day to get your new passport or it may only be a few hours.
You will want to have your date of travel, time of travel, your flight itinerary number, name of destination, full name of applicant, and applicant's birth city, and the zip code of where you live (to help them find the closest available center with open slots). Use the following steps to increase your chances of success to booking an appointment as they can go very quickly:
- 14 days before your trip, you need to schedule an appointment with the passport agency.
- At 7:55 am call the passport number 877-487-2778 (This have to be exactly 14 days before your plane ticket or less. If less, it will get harder to find an appointment)
- Click 1 (For English)
- Click 2 (New Passport)
- Continue to Click 7 to repeat, and keep doing this while watching your watch or using Time.gov to get the exact time down to the second.
- When your it hits exactly 8:00 am Click 2 (for traveling within 14 days option)
- There will be a delay of 3-4 second and you will wait for the next available agent. If you are very lucky, you will be put straight through to an agent. You may be waiting few minutes or maybe as long as 15-20 minutes.
- If you did not click 1 exactly at 8 am, you may have to wait for more than an hour and half
Credit: chgoeditor
Known office locator numbers (not complete)
Note: The office code (first two digits of your application locator number returned by Passport Status) is the office reviewing your documents and approving your application. It isn't necessarily the address you mailed the forms to (always Irving or Philadelphia for renewals) nor the facility where the book is physically printed and mailed (often Tucson or Hot Springs).
10: Boston
11: NYC
12: Honolulu
14: Stamford, CT
15: Portsmouth, NH
17: Aurora, CO
18: Chicago
19: Washington, DC
20-29: Portsmouth, NH
34-39: Charleston
40-42: New Orleans, LA
45: Portsmouth, NH
50: Los Angeles, CA
51: Miami
53: Seattle
54: Minneapolis
55: Dallas
56: Detroit
57: San Francisco
58: Philadelphia, PA
61-64: Tucson
65: Hot Springs, AR
67: San Juan, PR
68: Portsmouth, NH
69: Portsmouth, NH
71: US embassies/consulates abroad (possibly Portsmouth, NH)
74: Atlanta
75: St Albans, VT
76: San Diego, CA
77: Buffalo, NY
78: El Paso, TX
79: Houston, TX
80: Special Issuance Agency ("Issues diplomatic, official, service, and no-fee regular passports, and facilitates visa processing for those traveling on behalf of the U.S. government.")
95: Online
A list of agencies and their locator numbers is listed on this page under the heading, "List of passport agencies and centers with locator numbers."
H/T Nayef, txviking, and various individual posts both here and on Reddit. If you have a locator not in the above list, check the return address agency name or postmark/ZIP on your returned citizenship docs, or passport card if you applied for one, which may be the processing office, although the address itself is likely to be a PO Box in Sterling, VA in all cases (which appears to be a lockbox location that processes mail for all locations). The passport books are printed in fewer locations, often Hot Springs and Tucson, and may not correspond to the agency where the processing steps occurred. If it doesnt match the list above, please add or correct.
Current US passport wait? (Merged Threads)
Jul 31, 2023 | 6:07 am
#2612
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: DAL/DFW
Programs: Unloyal, disloyal
Posts: 86
I think the wiki post at the top of the thread needs to be updated: the phone options have changed. It is now 2 for new passport. [Wiki updated by Moderator]
In any case, I called up and was told my best chances are to pay the extra for expedited and fast delivery, which I was happy to do; I asked about in-person and they said if they have an appointment available, they will provide that if my travel is within five days. This seems different to the wiki guide.
In any case, I called up and was told my best chances are to pay the extra for expedited and fast delivery, which I was happy to do; I asked about in-person and they said if they have an appointment available, they will provide that if my travel is within five days. This seems different to the wiki guide.
Last edited by Moderator2; Jul 31, 2023 at 8:06 am
Jul 31, 2023 | 9:08 am
#2613
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: SFO
Programs: COdbaUA Platinum 2MM
Posts: 5,602
As far as I know, there is no difference in processing time for a new 48 page passport vs. a 24 page.
Aug 2, 2023 | 1:23 pm
#2614
Join Date: May 2005
Location: MIA/SJU/MCO
Programs: AA LT PLT; DL GLD, UA nothing, B6 Mosaic; Emerald Club Executive
Posts: 3,333
Starting a new post for a new passport.
My son's first passport. No international travel planned for him until January, so chose regular.
8/2/2023: Applications + Fees + Passport pic submitted at Clerk of Court's office
8/9/2023: Online status: In Process. Shows it was received 8/8/2023.
9/29/2023: Online Status: Shipped
9/30/2023: Tracking number appears in USPS Informed Delivery
10/2/2023: "Supporting Documents Mailed"
10/3/2023: Passport card mailed out
10/4/2023: Passport book arrived
10/5/2023: Envelope from US State Department Charleston Passport Center appeared in USPS Informed Delivery for following day's mail
10/6/2023: Son's Birth Certificate Returned
10/9/2023: Another envelope from US Gov in Charleston appeared in USPS Informed Delivery for following day's mail
10/10/2023: Passport Card arrived
My son's first passport. No international travel planned for him until January, so chose regular.
8/2/2023: Applications + Fees + Passport pic submitted at Clerk of Court's office
8/9/2023: Online status: In Process. Shows it was received 8/8/2023.
9/29/2023: Online Status: Shipped
9/30/2023: Tracking number appears in USPS Informed Delivery
10/2/2023: "Supporting Documents Mailed"
10/3/2023: Passport card mailed out
10/4/2023: Passport book arrived
10/5/2023: Envelope from US State Department Charleston Passport Center appeared in USPS Informed Delivery for following day's mail
10/6/2023: Son's Birth Certificate Returned
10/9/2023: Another envelope from US Gov in Charleston appeared in USPS Informed Delivery for following day's mail
10/10/2023: Passport Card arrived
Last edited by mkt; Oct 10, 2023 at 2:03 pm Reason: adding new data points
Aug 3, 2023 | 7:54 pm
#2615
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 45
Minor Passport Application Timeline
Minor application (under 16) - third passport, expedited.
7/31/23 - Filed DS -11, birth cert, old passport, pic, check and fees
8/3/23 - Online status shows In Process with 56 as locator number, Detroit.
8/4/23 - Check cashed.
9/1/23 - Approved & Shipped per the online site, USPS awaiting possession. Scheduled to receive by 9/9/23. USPS Informed Delivery says its scheduled to arrive by 9/5/23
9/5/23 - Received new passport. Date of Issue is 8/31/23. Awaiting supporting docs to be returned.
9/12/23 - Received all supporting documents. Return address showed Detroit center but with a VA address.
36 days from application to receipt of new passport.
33 days from State acceptance of application to delivery.
7/31/23 - Filed DS -11, birth cert, old passport, pic, check and fees
8/3/23 - Online status shows In Process with 56 as locator number, Detroit.
8/4/23 - Check cashed.
9/1/23 - Approved & Shipped per the online site, USPS awaiting possession. Scheduled to receive by 9/9/23. USPS Informed Delivery says its scheduled to arrive by 9/5/23
9/5/23 - Received new passport. Date of Issue is 8/31/23. Awaiting supporting docs to be returned.
9/12/23 - Received all supporting documents. Return address showed Detroit center but with a VA address.
36 days from application to receipt of new passport.
33 days from State acceptance of application to delivery.
Last edited by eiloo; Sep 12, 2023 at 3:39 pm
Aug 4, 2023 | 5:21 pm
#2616
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 2,458
31 July - appointment, applied for passport at a post office (expedited)
4 Aug. - check cashed, status in process.
...
29 Aug - status "approved"
31 Aug - arrived
Processing center code 45 - not listed in the wiki above, but on travel.gov shows as the National Passport Center in NH.
1 month for "expedited" - things are getting better.
4 Aug. - check cashed, status in process.
...
29 Aug - status "approved"
31 Aug - arrived
Processing center code 45 - not listed in the wiki above, but on travel.gov shows as the National Passport Center in NH.
1 month for "expedited" - things are getting better.
Last edited by tr3k; Aug 31, 2023 at 11:12 pm
Aug 4, 2023 | 6:40 pm
#2617
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Mid-Atlantic
Posts: 5,024
I mailed in in an expedited passport renewal 27 June 2023; it was received 30 June and my check was cashed 3 July 2023. Ive been checking for an update online and as of today Im still getting a not available status-but a friend of mine appplued a week after I did and his status is in process. Should I be concerned that my application was lost? At what point do you recommend reaching out to my senators office for assistance? Overseas travel is 29 October. Thank you gif any thoughts/suggestions!
Aug 5, 2023 | 12:51 pm
#2619
Moderator: Travel Safety/Security, Travel Tools, California, Los Angeles; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: oneword Emerald
Posts: 24,772
My passport was not due to expire until the end of March 2024. I was going to wait until November, when we return from a trip, to apply for a new one.
Then, our plans changed; we are now planning a trip to a destination which requires six months validity beyond our planned stay.
Then, our plans changed; we are now planning a trip to a destination which requires six months validity beyond our planned stay.
- I completed the fillable PDF application online, submitted it, printed it and mailed it by Priority Mail on July 5. I paid for expedited service and faster return shipping.
- The application arrived and was picked up at the Philadelphia Post Office on July 7.
- The application was received by the State Department on July 10.
- My check for the passport fee cleared my bank on July 11.
- Application Status: In Process
Arriving Soon PASSPORT SERVICES/DOS HOT SPRINGS
9270XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Estimated Delivery on: Monday, Aug 07
9270XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Estimated Delivery on: Monday, Aug 07
And when I actually checked the status of the tracking number, the following shows up:
Out for Delivery
Today: Expected Delivery
9270XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Originally Scheduled Aug 7
by 6:00pm
Today: Expected Delivery
9270XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Originally Scheduled Aug 7
by 6:00pm
Aug 5, 2023 | 4:57 pm
#2620
Moderator: Travel Safety/Security, Travel Tools, California, Los Angeles; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: oneword Emerald
Posts: 24,772
Additional information.
The passport issue date is 03 AUG 2023.
The USPS received the pre-shipment information on August 4, at approximately 3:00 pm (I did not recognize the tracking number when I received the text message, so I did not check the details at the time). The USPS was in possession of the Priority Express Mail envelope two hours later. It arrived at my local post office at about 10:30 this morning and delivered just before 3:00 pm. It was not delivered by our regular carrier and arrived earlier than our regular mail (which has yet to be delivered today).
The passport issue date is 03 AUG 2023.
The USPS received the pre-shipment information on August 4, at approximately 3:00 pm (I did not recognize the tracking number when I received the text message, so I did not check the details at the time). The USPS was in possession of the Priority Express Mail envelope two hours later. It arrived at my local post office at about 10:30 this morning and delivered just before 3:00 pm. It was not delivered by our regular carrier and arrived earlier than our regular mail (which has yet to be delivered today).
Aug 6, 2023 | 12:03 pm
#2621
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Boston's north shore
Programs: Atmos Platinum
Posts: 409
6 weeks & 3 days, non-expedited 16-17 year old child's passport book
22-June-2023: Applied for passport book + passport card for child over age 16, standard service (who'd previously had child's 5 year passport+card to submit as evidence of citizenship.)
27-June-2023: Check posted to my bank.
05-August-2023: Passport book received via US mail (with date of issue 01-August-2023.)
08-August-2023: Passport card received via US mail (with date of issue 01-August-2023.) *UPDATE*
09-August-2023: Identifying documents received via US mail *UPDATE*
6 weeks & 3 days for non-expedited passport for 16-17 year old child previously issued a child's passport.
6 weeks & 6 days for non-expedited passport card *UPDATE*
7 weeks exactly for identifying documents. *UPDATE*
I'll update when the passport card and docs arrive assuming this post can still be edited.
27-June-2023: Check posted to my bank.
05-August-2023: Passport book received via US mail (with date of issue 01-August-2023.)
08-August-2023: Passport card received via US mail (with date of issue 01-August-2023.) *UPDATE*
09-August-2023: Identifying documents received via US mail *UPDATE*
6 weeks & 3 days for non-expedited passport for 16-17 year old child previously issued a child's passport.
6 weeks & 6 days for non-expedited passport card *UPDATE*
7 weeks exactly for identifying documents. *UPDATE*
Last edited by willoL; Aug 9, 2023 at 9:18 am Reason: Updated after all documents received
Aug 9, 2023 | 2:52 pm
#2623
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 19
Renewal, book and passport card, normal processing (2 applications in one envelope)
Date received - May 31
Check deposited - June 1
Book 1 received - August 7
Book 2 received - August 9
Card 1 received - August 10
Card 2 received - August 11
Location 17
Updated August 11 with card info
Date received - May 31
Check deposited - June 1
Book 1 received - August 7
Book 2 received - August 9
Card 1 received - August 10
Card 2 received - August 11
Location 17
Updated August 11 with card info
Last edited by stevep001; Aug 11, 2023 at 9:47 am Reason: Add info
Aug 9, 2023 | 11:23 pm
#2624
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Pittsburgh
Programs: MR LT Titanium, AA LT PLT, UA SLV, Avis PreferredPlus, HH Gold, Hertz PC, National Executive, etc.
Posts: 31,670
Normal renewal
Sent - June 3
Received - June 6
Check cashed - June 7
Issue Date - August 4
Accepted by USPS - August 7
Received new - August 9
67 days from dropping off at the Post Office to home delivery, just shy of the promised 10-13 weeks.
(old passport pending) Returned old - August 21
First 2 digits are 45. That's not on the How To list, but "National Passport Center' on the linked site - Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Return address is Portsmouth, NH, but USPS tracking originated in Tucson, AZ
Sent - June 3
Received - June 6
Check cashed - June 7
Issue Date - August 4
Accepted by USPS - August 7
Received new - August 9
67 days from dropping off at the Post Office to home delivery, just shy of the promised 10-13 weeks.
First 2 digits are 45. That's not on the How To list, but "National Passport Center' on the linked site - Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Return address is Portsmouth, NH, but USPS tracking originated in Tucson, AZ
Last edited by CPRich; Aug 21, 2023 at 4:22 pm
Aug 12, 2023 | 1:51 pm
#2625
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Pensacola, FL (PNS)
Programs: Delta 1.99M, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Diamond, Marriott Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,718
The biggest issue with infants/toddlers is whether the photograph is okay (i.e. we had to awkwardly prop up our kids to get the head properly in the frame).