Can I check in the status of my passport?
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. You can use the automated system to check your passport information 24 hours a day.
How long is a US passport taking right now?
8 to 11 weeks
Processing Times
| Routine | 8 to 11 weeks |
|---|---|
| Expedited | 5 to 7 weeks |
| Expedited at Agency | Must have international travel within 3 business days |
How do I track my U.S. passport with the locator number?
Go to Application Status section of the State Department website. Click on the Online Passport Status System link to check your application status. Enter your last name, date of birth, and the last four digits of your Social Security Number. Type in the code shown in the given space and click on ‘Submit.
Why hasn’t my passport arrived yet?
If the Online Passport Status System or the National Passport Information Center say your newly-issued passport has been mailed out, but you have not received it after two weeks, please contact the National Passport Information Center.
How many days after passport has been printed?
It generally takes between one week to 10 days from the status first displayed. So you should received another status within two or three days: “Your passport has been dispatched “. It will take two to three days when it lands at your address.
Are US passports being delayed?
U.S. Passport Agency Delays Continue Due to COVID-Backlog.
Is there a backlog for US passports?
Not only are there new travel restrictions to think about, but now the State Department reports a surge of applications for passports, and a backlog of nearly two million waiting for them.
What do I do if my passport hasn’t arrived in time?
What to Do if Your Passport is Delayed
- Option 1: Call 1-877-487-2778 to try and make an in-person appointment with a Passport Agency near you.
- Option 2: Call the National Passport Information Center (1-877-487-2778).
How long after a passport is approved will it arrive?
The vast majority of all passport applications are being dealt with well within 10 weeks. However, a passport can only be issued once all the checks have been completed satisfactorily and will take longer if applications are submitted with missing or incomplete information.