US Passport Update | Routine Passport + Expedited Passport Services Resume! (October 2020)

TL;DR

Routine passport services are available with processing times of 10 to 12 weeks, or expedited service for $60 in 4 to 6 weeks.

Transcript

Routine passport services and expedited passport services are back. A lot of you have been asking for a passport update, but I was waiting until I actually had something useful or new to share. Processing times are still not as fast as they were pre pandemic, but the current options are a lot better than the painful wait that many of you experience... Read More

Key Insights

• 🐕‍🦺 Routine passport services are now available with processing times of 10 to 12 weeks.
• 🤱 Expedited passport service is offered for a fee of $60, with a turnaround time of 4 to 6 weeks.
• 💨 Many people have reported receiving their passports faster than the official processing timeline.
• 🈸 Applications submitted before June and still pending can be upgraded and expedited by contacting the National Passport Information Center.
• 🛂 Different passport agencies and centers are at different stages of processing, resulting in variable timelines for passport issuance.
• 👔 Passport application processing is not necessarily tied to the applicant's state of residence.
• 🧑 In-person services at passport centers and agencies are currently limited to life or death emergencies.

Questions & Answers

Q: How long does it take to receive a passport with routine processing?

With routine processing, it takes approximately 10 to 12 weeks to receive your passport.

Q: Can I expedite my passport application?

Yes, you can expedite your passport application for a fee of $60, which will get your passport back in 4 to 6 weeks, or even sooner.

Q: What should I do if I applied before June and haven't received my passport?

If you applied before June and haven't received your passport, contact the National Passport Information Center to expedite your application and get it back within 4 to 6 weeks.

Q: Are there any passport centers or agencies open for in-person services?

In-person services at passport centers and agencies are currently limited to those with life or death emergencies requiring a passport within 72 hours.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Routine passport services are back, with processing times of 10 to 12 weeks and an expedited option for 4 to 6 weeks.

• Many passport agencies and centers have reopened, resulting in faster processing times than the official timeline.

• If you applied before June and haven't received your passport, contact the National Passport Information Center to expedite your application.