How to Check the Status of a Passport Application
Call., Check online., Complete Form DS-86 if you don’t receive the passport.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Check online.
You can speak to a customer service representative at the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778 or 1-888-874-7793 (TTY).
The hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 10:00 pm Eastern Standard Time.
On Saturdays, the hours are 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.You will need to provide your name, date of birth, and the last four digits of your Social Security Number. -
Step 2: Complete Form DS-86 if you don’t receive the passport.
Visit the U.S.
Passport Application Status website here: https://passportstatus.state.gov/opss/OPSS_Status_ip.asp.
Read the disclaimers and indicate that you have read them.
You will then enter your date of birth, last name, and the last four digits of your Social Security Number.
You need to wait 7-10 business days after you apply before you can track your application online.If you want automatic email updates, you can enter your email address after you locate your application. , If your passport has been mailed but you don’t receive it within 10 days, then you should call the National Passport Information Center.
They will help you complete Form DS-86.Don’t delay.
If you wait more than 90 days from the date the passport was issued, then you’ll need to reapply and pay the full fee again.
Detailed Guide
You can speak to a customer service representative at the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778 or 1-888-874-7793 (TTY).
The hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 10:00 pm Eastern Standard Time.
On Saturdays, the hours are 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.You will need to provide your name, date of birth, and the last four digits of your Social Security Number.
Visit the U.S.
Passport Application Status website here: https://passportstatus.state.gov/opss/OPSS_Status_ip.asp.
Read the disclaimers and indicate that you have read them.
You will then enter your date of birth, last name, and the last four digits of your Social Security Number.
You need to wait 7-10 business days after you apply before you can track your application online.If you want automatic email updates, you can enter your email address after you locate your application. , If your passport has been mailed but you don’t receive it within 10 days, then you should call the National Passport Information Center.
They will help you complete Form DS-86.Don’t delay.
If you wait more than 90 days from the date the passport was issued, then you’ll need to reapply and pay the full fee again.
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