Passport Question?

Question

How long is it currently taking to get a passport (I live in America). I can not apply for one until the end of this month, and need it in my hands by sept 30th. Will there be time?

Answer 1

A normal passport requests is currently taking between 12-15 weeks. However you can pay a little more and get it expedited, that only takes 2-3 weeks. Just let the passport agent know that is what you want to do and make sure that they process it correctly otherwise you will be out of luck. It's not a big deal or a lot of extra cost to make sure you have it on time.

Answer 2

Currently it takes about 10-12 weeks to get a passport.

Answer 3

probably have to pay the expedite fee. normal processing time is 12 weeks - expedited service is 4 weeks - see below:

ow Long Will it Take to Process a Passport Application?

Updated Processing Times

Passport Services is busy as Americans plan for summer trips. The best advice for when to apply is, “Apply Early!” Or even “now’” if you might be checking out deals on airfare or hotels outside the U.S.

If you are traveling or need your passport in order to get a visa within the next 2 weeks, please call us at the National Passport Information Center or use the link below to check the status of your application online.

If you have already applied but will not need your passport within the next two weeks:

There should be no need to contact us at this time. Our goal is to make sure that no one misses a trip. We have added staff and are working overtime across the country.

Checking the status of your application: You can check the status of your application online. Currently, it is taking up to 1 week for Expedited Applications and up to 3-4 weeks for Routine Applications to be tracked online. Please allow that much time before contacting us to check on your 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 10-12 Weeks**
Expedited Service
Plus Overnight delivery service for:
Sending your application and Returning your passport to you 2-3 Weeks***

*One of 8,000+ facilities accepting passport applications, such as your local post office, municipal office, courthouse, library. (See Where to Apply for Passports Nationwide )

** Routine Service: Currently, it is taking up to 10-12 weeks to receive your passport from the date you applied. If you are not traveling within the next 2 weeks, please check the status of your application online, keeping in mind that it is taking approximately 3-4 weeks for our system to start tracking your application. If you are traveling within the next 2 weeks, please call or email the National Passport Information Center.

***Expedite Service: Currently, Expedite Service takes 2-3 weeks to receive your passport from the date you applied. It may take longer for customers who apply for a renewal by mail without “Expedite” marked on the mailing envelope. If you haven’t received your passport and are traveling within the next 7 days , please call or email the National Passport Information Center.

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 .

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Answer 4

im sure you will have time. you can pay an extra fee to get it alot faster!