Track Passport Applications
You have applied for your passport and now you are waiting for your passport to arrive. It seems like it's taking quite awhile. There is a way to track your passport applications. It's important to follow these steps to ensure you receive your passport in time for your trip.
Instructions
1. To track your passport application you need to go to the following website. http://www.travel.state.gov/
2. Once there click on the link that says checking the status of your passport application. It will take a minimum of 5-7 days before you will be able to track your application. So wait at least that long before you attempt to track it. In some cases it takes up to 10 business days to track.
3. To track your application you will need your last name, your date of birth, and the last four digits of your social security number. You will now click the link that says "Securely input your information here to check the status of your passport application."
4. Input your information and press submit. You should then see the information about your passport. You may also see a screen that says your passport application was not found. If you see that screen read all the information before deciding if you need to contact the National Passport Information Center.
5. If you are traveling within the next week and still do not have your passport contact the National Passport Information Center. When speaking to a representative there make sure you keep a note of who you spoke to and what you were told. You may have to call back and it's better to have a record of your previous calls.
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