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1. How long will it take to receive my passport?

Routine service is 8-11 weeks from the day an application is submitted to the day a new passport is received.

Expedite service (for an additional fee) is 5-7  weeks from the day an application is submitted to the day a new passport is received. There is the option to pay an extra $17.56 for 1-2 day delivery for the return of your completed passport.

2. How can I check the status of my passport?

Check the status of your passport.

3. What if I have an emergency and need to get my passport quickly?

You can apply in person in Philadelphia or Washington D.C. only if you can prove the reason for your emergency and are leaving in 72 hours or less. Call the National Passport Information Center at 877-487-2778 for more information and to make an appointment.

4. I was getting my passport to use for domestic travel versus getting a REAL ID. Will I have trouble traveling without it

No. REAL ID has been extended until May 3, 2023. You may use a regular Driver’s License until that date.