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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)
Oct 23, 2019 | 7:51 pm
#436
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: CLE
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Posts: 278
Sep 3: mailed application for second passport
Sep 11: received letter saying they needed my original passport to process a second passport by mail
Oct 7: mailed original passport with tracking, would have mailed it sooner but needed it for a trip
Oct 16: passport arrived in Sterling, VA, interesting note that the tracking fell off on Oct 9, I called the NPC and they mentioned it was held in a security inspection
Oct 17: approved, shipped that evening from Arkansas
Oct 19: USPS shipping said it arrived, but it didn't
Oct 21: second passport actually arrived
Very surprised on the quick turnaround. Basically a week to tell me I needed to submit my original passport. Then once it cleared the security inspection, a single day for approval.
Sep 11: received letter saying they needed my original passport to process a second passport by mail
Oct 7: mailed original passport with tracking, would have mailed it sooner but needed it for a trip
Oct 16: passport arrived in Sterling, VA, interesting note that the tracking fell off on Oct 9, I called the NPC and they mentioned it was held in a security inspection
Oct 17: approved, shipped that evening from Arkansas
Oct 19: USPS shipping said it arrived, but it didn't
Oct 21: second passport actually arrived
Very surprised on the quick turnaround. Basically a week to tell me I needed to submit my original passport. Then once it cleared the security inspection, a single day for approval.
Oct 28, 2019 | 8:35 am
#437
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: WA
Programs: AA, BA, DL, AGR
Posts: 2
Adult Passport Renewal for non-expired passport (Standard processing 6-8 weeks)
10/15 - Mailed via USPS Priority Mail to processing center in Philly
10/18 - Delivered just after midnight
10/21 - Showing received and "In Process"
10/22 - Check was cashed
11/06 - Status "Approved" with an ETA of 11/12 (Shipping from Phoenix)
11/08 - Delivered
11/12 - Old passport book delivered
14 total business days from "received" to delivered. (just under 3 calendar weeks for processing)
First time Child Passport (Standard processing 6-8 weeks)
10/15 - Applied at the County Clerk office
10/21 - Showing received and "In Process"
10/22 - Check was cashed
11/01 - Received an emailed letter needing to verify SSN. Mailed letter back First Class Mail same day.
11/14 - Still showing "In Process" so called for an update. SSN was updated in their system on 11/8, app is still being reviewed.
11/25 - Status skipped Approved and went straight to "Shipped" with an ETA of 12/2. (Shipped from Hot Springs, AR)
11/27 - Delivery Date on tracking updated from 11/29 to EOD today.
26 business days from "received" to delivered. (5.5 calendar weeks for processing)
Never received any status update emails for either application despite registering for updates on the website.
10/15 - Mailed via USPS Priority Mail to processing center in Philly
10/18 - Delivered just after midnight
10/21 - Showing received and "In Process"
10/22 - Check was cashed
11/06 - Status "Approved" with an ETA of 11/12 (Shipping from Phoenix)
11/08 - Delivered
11/12 - Old passport book delivered
14 total business days from "received" to delivered. (just under 3 calendar weeks for processing)
First time Child Passport (Standard processing 6-8 weeks)
10/15 - Applied at the County Clerk office
10/21 - Showing received and "In Process"
10/22 - Check was cashed
11/01 - Received an emailed letter needing to verify SSN. Mailed letter back First Class Mail same day.
11/14 - Still showing "In Process" so called for an update. SSN was updated in their system on 11/8, app is still being reviewed.
11/25 - Status skipped Approved and went straight to "Shipped" with an ETA of 12/2. (Shipped from Hot Springs, AR)
11/27 - Delivery Date on tracking updated from 11/29 to EOD today.
26 business days from "received" to delivered. (5.5 calendar weeks for processing)
Never received any status update emails for either application despite registering for updates on the website.
Last edited by matchead20; Nov 27, 2019 at 10:41 am Reason: Added updates
Nov 8, 2019 | 11:16 am
#438
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: NYC
Programs: DL PM, Marriott/Hilton Gold
Posts: 33
Adult Passport and Card Renewal for non-expired passport and card (Standard processing)
10/24 - Delivered to Irving, TX facility
10/25 - Email received--status to "In Process"
10/28 - Check cashed
11/13 - Email received--status to "Approved" and "Shipped"
11/14 - Old passport and card shipped via First Class Mail (per envelope)
11/16 - New passport delivered via Priority Mail
11/18 - Old passport and card delivered
24 (17 business) days from arrival at facility to new passport delivered
10/24 - Delivered to Irving, TX facility
10/25 - Email received--status to "In Process"
10/28 - Check cashed
11/13 - Email received--status to "Approved" and "Shipped"
11/14 - Old passport and card shipped via First Class Mail (per envelope)
11/16 - New passport delivered via Priority Mail
11/18 - Old passport and card delivered
24 (17 business) days from arrival at facility to new passport delivered
Last edited by NYCNorm; Nov 18, 2019 at 6:19 pm Reason: updates
Nov 13, 2019 | 2:51 pm
#439
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: NYC
Programs: UA/HH/Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,611
10/24 delivered to Irving
10/28 email received that In Process as of 10/25
11/13 email received that approved and printing with delivery likely around 11/19. Second email received a few hours later that passport had shipped.
11/16 New passport received
11/18 Old passport received
Last edited by Calcifer; Nov 19, 2019 at 4:02 pm
Nov 16, 2019 | 8:48 am
#440
Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 1
Non-expedited, 1st time passport
Nov 1st: Application submitted via USPS (Houston, TX)
Nov 4th: Application received and now traceable on website
Nov 5th: Check cashed
Nov 15th: Passport application approved and est. arrival is on or around Nov 23
Nov 4th: Application received and now traceable on website
Nov 5th: Check cashed
Nov 15th: Passport application approved and est. arrival is on or around Nov 23
Nov 21, 2019 | 7:29 pm
#441
Join Date: May 2016
Location: In btw SJC & SFO
Programs: Marriott Titanium & LTP, Hilton Diamond (Aspire card), Hyatt Globalist, UA Silver from Bonvoy
Posts: 516
I think I can have different mailing address on the passport renewal form DS-82 page 1 from permanent address page 2, right?
Nov 22, 2019 | 12:46 pm
#442
Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 1
Have you used first class mail? And how you know when we can go check online?
Nov 23, 2019 | 10:52 am
#443
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: WA
Programs: AA, BA, DL, AGR
Posts: 2
Nov 27, 2019 | 7:45 pm
#444
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Standard US passport application submitted at US Embassy in Europe on November 26th resulted in passport being issued on November 27th and mailed out to the Embassy. Expedite fees not relevant. The US passport which was submitted as part of the standard US passport application remains with the Embassy and remains valid as it will only be cancelled upon the Embassys receipt of the newly-issued passport.
My bet is that newly-issued passport is ready for pick-up by applicant at some point next week. I wouldnt have been surprised if it would have been available for pick-up on Friday of this week, but the Thanksgiving closure does slow things down a bit.
My bet is that newly-issued passport is ready for pick-up by applicant at some point next week. I wouldnt have been surprised if it would have been available for pick-up on Friday of this week, but the Thanksgiving closure does slow things down a bit.
Dec 4, 2019 | 6:58 am
#445
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Standard US passport application submitted at US Embassy in Europe on November 26th resulted in passport being issued on November 27th and mailed out to the Embassy. Expedite fees not relevant. The US passport which was submitted as part of the standard US passport application remains with the Embassy and remains valid as it will only be cancelled upon the Embassys receipt of the newly-issued passport.
My bet is that newly-issued passport is ready for pick-up by applicant at some point next week. I wouldnt have been surprised if it would have been available for pick-up on Friday of this week, but the Thanksgiving closure does slow things down a bit.
My bet is that newly-issued passport is ready for pick-up by applicant at some point next week. I wouldnt have been surprised if it would have been available for pick-up on Friday of this week, but the Thanksgiving closure does slow things down a bit.
Dec 11, 2019 | 2:00 pm
#446
Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 2
Regular Renewal Book / First Time Card for noe expedited application,
Regular Renewal Book / First Time Card for noe expedited application,
10/28 - Mailed via USPS Priority Mail to processing center in Irving Texas
10/30 - Showing received and "In Process"
12/11 - Still showing "In Process"
6 weeks and Still In Process
Anyone with the same time?
10/28 - Mailed via USPS Priority Mail to processing center in Irving Texas
10/30 - Showing received and "In Process"
12/11 - Still showing "In Process"
6 weeks and Still In Process
Anyone with the same time?
Last edited by FenixL; Dec 11, 2019 at 2:01 pm Reason: forgot
Dec 11, 2019 | 3:07 pm
#447
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Illinois, USA
Posts: 2
11/08/2019 - DS-82 Renewal form mailed to Irving, TX with passport and passport card.
11/13/2019 - Received (USPS signature)
11/14/2019 - $140 check deposited electronically
12/11/2019 - Application Status: In Process - "The U.S. Department of State has received your application for your passport book and card on 11/13/2019. We're now reviewing your application and supporting documents. You requested routine service when you applied, which we are currently processing in 6-8 weeks."
Now I'm nervous, I'm flying 12/31...
11/13/2019 - Received (USPS signature)
11/14/2019 - $140 check deposited electronically
12/11/2019 - Application Status: In Process - "The U.S. Department of State has received your application for your passport book and card on 11/13/2019. We're now reviewing your application and supporting documents. You requested routine service when you applied, which we are currently processing in 6-8 weeks."
Now I'm nervous, I'm flying 12/31...
Dec 12, 2019 | 3:10 am
#448
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Posts: 102,077
11/08/2019 - DS-82 Renewal form mailed to Irving, TX with passport and passport card.
11/13/2019 - Received (USPS signature)
11/14/2019 - $140 check deposited electronically
12/11/2019 - Application Status: In Process - "The U.S. Department of State has received your application for your passport book and card on 11/13/2019. We're now reviewing your application and supporting documents. You requested routine service when you applied, which we are currently processing in 6-8 weeks."
Now I'm nervous, I'm flying 12/31...
11/13/2019 - Received (USPS signature)
11/14/2019 - $140 check deposited electronically
12/11/2019 - Application Status: In Process - "The U.S. Department of State has received your application for your passport book and card on 11/13/2019. We're now reviewing your application and supporting documents. You requested routine service when you applied, which we are currently processing in 6-8 weeks."
Now I'm nervous, I'm flying 12/31...
Dec 12, 2019 | 8:05 am
#449
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Apologies if this is the wrong thread, but it's the most active one re: US passports.
Both Mrs. Lee and I need to renew our passports and will be doing so via mail. I will need expedited service on mine but she will not.
Can we still mail them both in together? IIRC the last time we renewed, I put each application/photo/expiring book/payment into a manila envelope and then put the two envelopes into a priority mail flat rate to save on postage.
But back then we were both just doing standard processing so everything was going to the same place. For this time, could I pop them both in a single mailing to the Expedited address, and then trust that they'll separate off Mrs. Lee's standard application once it gets there?
Both Mrs. Lee and I need to renew our passports and will be doing so via mail. I will need expedited service on mine but she will not.
Can we still mail them both in together? IIRC the last time we renewed, I put each application/photo/expiring book/payment into a manila envelope and then put the two envelopes into a priority mail flat rate to save on postage.
But back then we were both just doing standard processing so everything was going to the same place. For this time, could I pop them both in a single mailing to the Expedited address, and then trust that they'll separate off Mrs. Lee's standard application once it gets there?
Dec 12, 2019 | 11:47 am
#450
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 348
11/08/2019 - DS-82 Renewal form mailed to Irving, TX with passport and passport card.
11/13/2019 - Received (USPS signature)
11/14/2019 - $140 check deposited electronically
12/11/2019 - Application Status: In Process - "The U.S. Department of State has received your application for your passport book and card on 11/13/2019. We're now reviewing your application and supporting documents. You requested routine service when you applied, which we are currently processing in 6-8 weeks."
Now I'm nervous, I'm flying 12/31...
11/13/2019 - Received (USPS signature)
11/14/2019 - $140 check deposited electronically
12/11/2019 - Application Status: In Process - "The U.S. Department of State has received your application for your passport book and card on 11/13/2019. We're now reviewing your application and supporting documents. You requested routine service when you applied, which we are currently processing in 6-8 weeks."
Now I'm nervous, I'm flying 12/31...
Mailed Priority Mail Friday Nov. 1. Delivered for non-expedited service on Tuesday Nov. 12 (WTH?) Check for $110 cashed Nov 13.
Still processing according to website on 12-12-2019.
I thought it would be back by now.