How Can I Find Out the Status of my United States Passport?

All United States citizens traveling abroad for business or pleasure are required to obtain a passport or the passport card. Applicants can conveniently apply for their passports at any passport acceptance facility.

Time Frame

Passports are normally processed within four weeks. The time frame will vary depending upon the time of the year when applying and amount of applications being processed.

Status

Applicants are able to check the status of their applications if they haven't received their passports in a timely manner. There are three ways to check the status: online, by phone and via email.

Online

When checking the status of your application online you will need to provide the surname, date of birth and the last four digits of the applicant's social security number.

Email

You can conveniently send an email to [e-mail] addressing any concerns or questions you may have.

Phone

A customer service representative can be contacted at 877-487-2778 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. to answer any passport questions.

References

• US Department Of State
• National Passport Information Center
• Passport Questions