how long does it take to process a new passport?

Answer 1

The average is six weeks for a US citizen to get a passport... so says the Passport Services Office. To obtain a passport for the first time, you need to go in person to a "passport acceptance facility". You can get one faster if you live near one of the 13 regional passport agencies. You must make an appointment for this service. For more information to http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html It always pays to get your passport early to avoid that stress if you can.
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Answer 2

hope this helps:

How Long Will it Take to Process a Passport Application?

If you apply And Choose You will receive your passport within about

At a Passport Acceptance Facility*

or

By Mail (for renewal, additional pages, and amendment)
Routine Service 6 Weeks**
Expedited Service

Plus Overnight delivery service for:

Sending your application and Returning your passport to you
2 Weeks

*One of 7,000+ facilities accepting passport applications, such as your local post office, municipal office, courthouse, library. (See Where to Apply for Passports Nationwide )

**Processing times can vary depending on workload and occasional unforeseen circumstances such as natual disasters. During busier times, such as the summer travel season, we encourage customers to expedited their applications if traveling in less than 8 weeks.

NOTE:

THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR AN APPOINTMENT AT A PASSPORT AGENCY. CUSTOMERS SHOULD NOT PAY ANYONE OR ANY BUSINESS MAKING SUCH A CHARGE.
Passport Agencies assist customers with urgent travel needs (generally if you are traveling within 2 weeks) and require proof of departure.
Most Passport Agencies are open by appointment only and require proof of your travel date or need for foreign visas. See List of Regional Passport Agencies .

Answer 3

You can always get it within 24 hours provided that you pay an extra cost for quick processing. Otherwise I guess it could take up to 3 to 14 days depending on the country