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U.S. Department of State
 
 

How Long Will it Take to Process a Passport Application?

If you apply And Choose

You will receive your passport within about

At a Passport Acceptance Facility*

or

By Mail (for renewal, additional pages, and amendment)

 Routine Service 6 Weeks

Expedited Service*

*Plus Overnight delivery service for:

Sending your application and Returning your passport to you

 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?

Call or Email The National Passport Information Center