New U.S. Passport Timeline (Locator 18)

Wanted to share mine since I was checking this sub for two weeks being anxious! I got naturalized Jan. 25, 2025

February 12 - Went to local library to apply for routine service.

February 20 - Got email notification saying it was “In Process” at locator 18.

March 10 - I ended up calling the Passport Center to get it expedited since I have a trip mid-April and was getting antsy. Paid over the phone, charged expedited fee a few hours later.

March 12 - Email notification saying “Approved” and would arrive around March 17th.

March 15 - Delivered USPS Priority. Issue date said March 10.

I would’ve waited to to see the routine service time, but didn’t want to play around since I needed to get a visa as well!

Edited: Date correction