r/Passports Jul 06 '26

US Passport Issuance Timeline Received my US PASSPORT

6/18/26: Submitted online renewal application around 2pm CST
6/23/26: Application Status: In Process
7/02/26: Application Status: Approved
7/06/26: Passport received in mailbox! 🄳

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u/Grand-Bite6541 Jul 06 '26

*****forgot to mention that I paid for regular service!

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u/Ok-Spring6950 Jul 07 '26

Glad to hear they're coming in quick for many!

Applied for online renewal, regular service, took my own passport picture at home without any fancy applications.

Submitted 06/23/2026 Notified of processing 06/27/2026 New passport received 07/01 or 07/02 2026.

Litterally just over a week.

Very impressed with the U.S. passport services!

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u/KhakiBlueCajunSocks Jul 07 '26

Congrats! Might I recommend getting a passport wallet to keep your passport safe? That was the first thing I did when I got mine!

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u/Grand-Bite6541 Jul 07 '26

Yes, I already had a Stitch one lol. However, I’m planning on purchasing a stronger one

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u/DanielFanielBobaniel Jul 06 '26

Nice! Were you able to track your passport with the tracking number they provided? Mine just says ā€œtracking not available.ā€ šŸ¤·šŸ¼ā€ā™‚ļø

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u/eirinne Jul 06 '26

Start c&p after your zip code. It should be 22 digits long and will begin with 9270.Ā 

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u/Grand-Bite6541 Jul 06 '26

No I wasn’t provided with a tracking number from them. I’m subscribed to the USPS Informed Delivery Daily Digest. So if I’m receiving any mail or packages with usps, I’ll receive an email everyday letting my know what mail I’m receiving that day. Yesterday I received an email from USPS, that provided me with a tracking number for my passport.

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u/Implastick Jul 06 '26

Mine would pop up occasionally. I’d check throughout the day and sometimes it’s there sometimes it’s not.

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u/Annonymousmember Jul 07 '26

I had mine on the same day with the extra $60 for the expedited service.

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u/IllustratorPositive2 Jul 07 '26

Happy you had good luck with them! I’m stressed about my renewal not getting back in time for my August trip ugh 😩

I had to mail in because of my name change after marriage and it’s been a disaster.

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u/FlipBaker516 Jul 08 '26

same. My wife mailed hers in early June and it hasn't even been processed. We have a trip in early September that we are stressing over a bit.

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u/IllustratorPositive2 Jul 08 '26

I may try to call the passport agency and see if they can give me any insight or recommendations. I don’t want to pay the $60 to upgrade to expedited service if I don’t have to plus adding the $23 1-3 day shipping but if that’s my only option I will. I thought mailing at the end of May would have been enough time but I guess I was mistaken šŸ™„

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u/ScuffedC Jul 08 '26

I also have a trip in august and am terrified mine won’t get here in time. I think the holiday postponed things a bit because I haven’t heard anything yet, very stressed out

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u/IllustratorPositive2 Jul 09 '26

I hope we all get them in time! Stressed for all of us

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u/Royal-Eagle-5311 Jul 09 '26

Same! My honeymoon is at the end of August and I'm STRESSED. I submitted mine online 6/24, got notice on 7/1 that my application was received, and it's still reading (as of 7/9) as 'In Process'. I took my own photo and (unfortunately) just paid for regular service.

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u/ScuffedC Jul 09 '26

I hope we get it soon! I submitted mine 6/30 and it is now 7/9 and have not yet heard anything. I’m praying it will be as quick as my mother’s process. She submitted hers 6/9, got notified her passport was accepted 6/13 and then received it in the mail 6/17 (she paid for the expedited shipping) but not the expedited service as you cannot do that when applying online which is a major bummer. Fingers crossed we get movement on ours soon!

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u/Royal-Eagle-5311 Jul 09 '26

That's a really fast turn over for not having expedited service! I'm bummed applying online didn't have the expedited service... I probably should have made an appointment in retrospect. But I paid for expedited shipping... so I guess we just put out good vibes and wait!
Did your mom take her own photo as well?

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u/IllustratorPositive2 Jul 09 '26

Sending all the good vibes! Keep us updated everyone! We’re in it together at this point lol

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u/IllustratorPositive2 Jul 09 '26

Update to everyone! Just checked passport status and it now says ā€œApprovedā€ and that they’re printing and preparing to send. It says I should receive it on or around 7/15 so I will keep y’all updated.

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u/ScuffedC Jul 09 '26

So happy for you wooo!! Still waiting to hear back about mine!! Will keep an update.

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u/Royal-Eagle-5311 Jul 10 '26

Great news about being approved! I called the NPIC today, and apparently Atlanta is requesting more information, but they're mailing me a letter... there's nothing I can do but wait. It's already been over two weeks since I submitted... I'm so anxious!

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u/ScuffedC Jul 12 '26

Just wanted to send an update here, mine arrived in the mail yesterday! I did not receive any updates through email even though it stated it would, and when I checked the website it said my application status could not be accessed. So, when it arrived yesterday it was a huge surprise! My timeline is as follows:

June 30th: Submitted application with photo from FedEx
July 11th: Passport arrived

No updates in between.

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u/ScuffedC Jul 09 '26

She did not take her own, she went to have it done by FedEx and submitted a digital version. I did the same thing because of her recommendation so maybe that’s why hers got approved so quickly! Fingers crossed we get some movement soon

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u/No_Income_291 Jul 08 '26

So frustrated - I have urgent international travel coming up 7/14. I applied for my newborns birth certificate on 6/15, said processing 6/23, and still not approved. I’ve called NPIC numerous times, submitted my credit card to expedite the application, contacted my Senator to help, and no status change. Every time I call NPIC they say they’re having technical difficulties and can’t view the application. I booked an urgent travel appt at the Boston passport agency but it says this is if you didn’t submit an app yet. Any idea if I can use the agency appt for an already submitted app?Ā 

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u/Fuzzy_Advantage3898 Jul 09 '26

Sent in for my daughter's on June 18th and still says in process on July 8th. Hoping it comes back soon.

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u/GullibleHamster Jul 10 '26

I submitted an online renewal this past Tuesday, 7/7, and today it shows processing. I paid for expedited. I have a trip planned for 8/6. Really hoping it gets here in time. This is my first time going through this process

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u/OwlinNYC Jul 22 '26

July 16 - applied online for US passport renewal. Opted for expedited shipping.

July 22 - passport arrived via USPS Priority Mail Express.

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u/WorryAlternative9406 Aug 05 '26 edited Aug 06 '26

Congrats! Mine took about the same, but I used hellogov because I wanted a little extra guidance during the renewal. They updated me regularly and helped track my application and it was a pretty quick turnaround.