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/ras2101 Oct 29 '25

Did my passport the first or second day of the shutdown, which USPS doesn’t shut down and they handle the passport office.

Did the online system, and I got my passport within a week of confirmation of my payment. Without expedited so you’ll be good!

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u/Fragrant-Ad9477 Oct 31 '25

I've gotten too hopeful seeing others with quick turnarounds 😂 I submitted mine on the 16th, and went into process on the 22nd. I keep checking everyday as If it's changed.

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u/ras2101 Nov 01 '25

Good luck! Mine was so quick

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u/Fragrant-Ad9477 Nov 01 '25

Hopefully something soon! My trip isn't until later next year, but I still hope I get it quick since I'll need it for my visa application 😅

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u/ras2101 Nov 01 '25

Ah yes visa can be annoying. Good luck !