Passport Processing Time and Status Checks

How Long Will it Take to Process a Passport Application?

If you apply

And choose

You will receive your passport within about

1. At a Passport Acceptance Facility*

2. By Mail
(for renewal, additional
pages, amendment)

Routine Service

6 Weeks

1. At a Passport Acceptance Facility*

2. By Mail
(for renewal, additional
pages, amendment)

*Plus
Overnight delivery service for:

1. Sending your application and

2. Returning your passport to you

2 Weeks

2 Weeks

One of 6,000+ facilities accepting passport applications, such as your local post office, municipal office, courthouse, library. (See Where to Apply for Passports Nationwide)

NOTE:

THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR AN APPOINTMENT AT A PASSPORT AGENCY. CUSTOMERS SHOULD NOT PAY ANYONE OR ANY BUSINESS MAKING SUCH A CHARGE.
Passport Agencies assist customers with urgent travel needs - generally if you are traveling within 2 weeks and require proof of departure.
Most Passport Agencies are open by appointment only and require proof of your travel date or need for foreign visas. See List of Regional Passport Agencies.

How Can You Check the STATUS
of the Application You ALREADY SUBMITTED?

To check status

Call or Email

The National Passport Information Center

U.S. Department of State