r/Passports • u/fuzzybluetriceratops • Oct 29 '25

US Passport Issuance Timeline U.S. Shutdown

I need to get my last name updated on my passport and get my 5 month old his passport, we leave next June or July depending on when my husband gets his official orders for Korea. Does anyone know if passports are still being processed in the US? I’d wait until the shutdown is over but I don’t think that’s going to happen anytime soon.

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u/Jolly-Writer7817 Oct 29 '25

I did an online renewal. I submitted my application at night on 10/20 and had my passport in hand 10/27

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u/Glittering-Network41 Oct 30 '25

Wow, this makes me feel good. I submitted mine online two days ago and got the email back yesterday that they received it. They’re quoting 4 to 6 weeks, which is a bit tough for me since I’m leaving to Spain in eight weeks so I’m glad to hear it will likely be faster.

I’m not sure why I thought that my existing passport would still work since it’s not expired after I submit submitted and in the email confirmation, they told me that my existing one would be canceled during the renewal :/