Postal delays hinder passport processing during the Covid situation. Not when you mail or apply at a local acceptance facility, but when the Department of State receives your application at one of their agencies or centers. Normal service takes 8-11 weeks. This excludes delivery time. Postal service times vary by region. If you need to travel internationally in the next 72 hours, regional passport agencies have limited in-person services available. Priority is given to those in life-threatening situations