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 Routine Service	6 Weeks 6 Weeks
1. At a Passport Acceptance Facility* 2. By Mail (for renewal, additional pages, amendment)	EXPEDITED Service^* EXPEDITED Service^* Plus Overnight delivery service for: Sending your application and* Returning your passport to you	2 Weeks 2 Weeks

One of 5,000+ facilities accepting passport applications, such as your local post office, municipal office, courthouse, library. (See Where to Apply for Passports Nationwide)

NOTE:

Passport Agencies assist customers with urgent travel needs - generally if you are traveling within 2 weeks.

THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR AN APPOINTMENT AT A PASSPORT AGENCY. CUSTOMERS SHOULD NOT PAY ANYONE OR ANY BUSINESS MAKING SUCH A CHARGE.

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 *The National Passport Information Center*

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