Are passport application documents returned?

Answer: Supporting documents are sent back through regular non-traceable mail. Please contact the NPIC at 1-877-487-2778 if the document does not arrive 10 days after you received your passport.

What happens after submitting passport application?

After submitting all your documents to the PSK, you will be subjected to a police verification where they will validate some of the information you mentioned on the form. For this, the police will visit the address mentioned on your application form.

Can I submit my passport application in person?

Going online is the easiest way to complete your application, but you still have to lodge it in person.

Will my passport application be rejected?

Most importantly, there are several legal reasons a passport application could get denied. If you owe money on child support, you’re ineligible for a passport, even if you fill everything out correctly. As you can see there are many reasons why the U.S. Department of State can deny your application or passport renewal.

Are Passports taking longer to process?

COVID-19 and the economy of scarcity, worker shortages and slow delivery has produced a massive backlog in passport applications. Historically, passports have been processed in an average of four to six weeks, according to a national expediting service called RushMyPassport.com.

Why are US passports taking so long?

That’s based on a combination of processing delays from two different government agencies. For standard passport processing service, the State Department anticipates 12 weeks for processing. Then, budget another six weeks for mailing times (that’s both submitting your application materials and receiving the passport).

Can I renew my passport in person?

Can I renew at a passport agency or center instead of mailing in my renewal application? Yes, but you can only renew in person at a passport agency or center if you meet the requirements on our Get my Passport Fast page.

How do I know if my passport was approved?

Check Your Passport Status by Phone You can call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778 or 1-888-874-7793 (TDD/TTY) to check on your status. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays.