How long is it taking to get a passport during Covid?

As of October 29, routine processing is 8 to 11 weeks and expedite processing (for an additional $60) is 5 to 7 weeks. Our processing times begin the day we receive your application at a passport agency or center, not the day you mail your application or apply for a passport at a local acceptance facility.

How do I make an appointment to renew my passport?

You can make an appointment online or call 1-877-487-2778 (1-888-874-7793 TDD/TTY).

How long does it take to get a passport in Seattle?

It takes four to six weeks to get your passport, or two to three weeks if you shell out extra for expedited processing.

How do I renew my passport in Washington state?

How the Passport Renewal Service Works?

  1. Make a payment for the US Government fee and iVisa.com fee.
  2. Receive a passport renewal kit. Sign the form and pack it together with your passport.
  3. Take your kit to the nearest mailbox.

How long are passports taking right now 2021?

The current processing time for U.S. passports is up to 18 weeks (for a $110 fee), according to an July 21 update from the U.S. State Department. If you need a passport sooner than that, you can pay an additional $60 (or $170 total) for expedited service to get it within 12 weeks.

How long does it take to get a passport 2021?

Passport Services Available Now. What to Expect: As of October 29, routine processing is 8 to 11 weeks and expedite processing (for an additional $60) is 5 to 7 weeks.

How can I renew my passport online?

Login to the Passport Seva Online Portal with the registered Login Id. Click “Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport” link. Fill in the required details in the form and submit. Click the “Pay and Schedule Appointment” link on the “View Saved/Submitted Applications” screen to schedule an appointment.

Do I need an appointment to renew my passport?

Answering your question, “Do I need an appointment for a passport renewal process?”, it won’t be necessary if you start your process online.

How can I get my passport faster than 12 weeks?

No proof of travel is needed for the basic rush process, but when something takes between 12 to 18 weeks that is hardly a rushed service. You can expedite your passport by applying in person at a passport agency or by sending it via overnight mail.

How can I get my first passport fast?

Fill out your DS-82 application and collect your documents. Be sure to include the $60 expedite fee in addition to the normal application fee. See Passport Fees for more information. Clearly mark “EXPEDITE” on the outside of the envelope.

How can I renew my passport quickly?

Expedite a Renewal by Mail

  1. Fill out your DS-82 application and collect your documents.
  2. Be sure to include the $60 expedite fee in addition to the normal application fee.
  3. Clearly mark “EXPEDITE” on the outside of the envelope.
  4. The expedite fee does not include the optional 1-2 day delivery fee.

Can I check 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 do you get a passport in Seattle?

Seattle, Washington has many passport acceptance facilities. Libraries, post offices, county clerk offices and other sites often provide this service. Call your local branch and inquire, or use the Passport Acceptance Facility Search Page on the Department of State website. Make an appointment if one is required.

Is there a passport agency in Seattle?

Seattle Passport Agency. The Seattle Passport Agency is located in the Pioneer Square district of downtown Seattle, WA. It is the only Regional Passport Office in the pacific northwest north of San Francisco.

How do you get a passport at the post office?

To obtain a passport at a post office you will need to prove you are a U.S. citizen by providing a previously issued U.S. passport, birth certificate, consular report of birth abroad, certification of birth if born abroad, or certificate of naturalization or citizenship.

Where is the passport office located?

The Passport Office is located on the west side of campus, north of Peterson Gym , on the corner of 55th Street and Canyon Crest Drive.