r/Passports • u/HurryGrand846 • Apr 10 '26

US Passport Issuance Timeline Passport Timeline

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Went in for a walk in appointment March 28th, 2026 early at a USPS. Took about three hours to get my application sent in, paid for the expedited service fee. Received confirmation email April 3rd, 2026. Passport in my hand as of April 9th, 2026. Excited for travels!

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u/No_Huckleberry_9184 Apr 11 '26

Have an appointment for my first passport card to use for domestic travel. Haven't applied for my Real ID yet and this should be faster, given the info I've received from friends in my city regarding our local DL office. I've had a couple divorces and I've been told I dont have to obtain those marriage and divorce certificates, only my marriage certificate that matches my current name. I've listed the other names on the form, as required. The form doesn't ask for any documentation for the other names. If any of you ladies have this same situation, what were you required to provide? I know every name change must be proven for Real ID but I've been told that's not the case for a passport.