Form 777 2016 777 BCA Passport Survey FINAL_ to OMB

This brief survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

CFI Group is a third-party independent research group that conducts this annual survey on behalf of The Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport Services to better understand customer needs and customer service experience at passport facilities. Your identity is anonymous and all information obtained from this survey is secured.

This survey is authorized by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget Control No. 1090-0007, which expires on May 31, 2018.

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Q1. What was the primary source you used to obtain passport information?

Please select only one answer from the list below.

1 The National Passport Information Center

2 Passport Services’ official website at www.travel.state.gov

3 Other website

4 Passport Acceptance Facility (post office, clerk of court, library, etc.)

5 Outreach event (passport fair, travel show, naturalization ceremony, etc.)

6 Traditional media (newspaper, magazine, radio, television)

7 Social media (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc.)

8 Travel agent

9 Family member, friend, co-worker

10 Other

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{If you selected “1” go to Q1A, otherwise go to Q2}

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Q1A. Did you speak with a Customer Service Representative?

1 Yes

2 No

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{If your answer to Q1A is “Yes”, go to Q1B, Q1C, and Q1D, otherwise go to Q2}

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Q1B. How professional was the Customer Service Representative you spoke with?

Use a 10-point scale in which “1” means “not at all professional” and “10” means very “professional”.

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Q1C. How knowledgeable was the Customer Service Representative you spoke with?

Use a 10-point scale in which “1” means “not at all knowledgeable” and “10” means “very knowledgeable”.

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Q1D. How satisfied were you with the information provided to you by the Customer Service Representative?

Use a 10-point scale in which “1” means “very dissatisfied” and “10” means “very satisfied”.

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Q2. What type of passport information did you need?

Please select all that apply.

1 How to apply for a passport

2 Where to apply for a passport

3 Passport application forms

4 Passport fees

5 Passport processing times

6 Check status on a pending passport application

7 Country information

8 Other

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Q3. How easy was it to get information on applying for your passport?

Use a 10-point scale in which “1” means “not at all easy” and “10” means “very easy”.

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Q4. Did you receive complete information needed to apply for your passport?

1 Yes

2 No

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Q5. Was an appointment required to appear before a passport agent?

1 Yes

2 No

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{If your answer to Q5 is “Yes”, go to Q5A; otherwise go to Q6}

Q5A. How convenient was it to make an appointment for the date and time you wanted?

Use a 10-point scale in which “1” means “it was difficult to schedule an appointment for the date/time you wanted” and “10” means “it was not difficult to schedule an appointment for the date/time you wanted”.

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Q6. How did you apply for your most recent passport?

Select only one answer.

1 In person at a U.S. Postal Passport Acceptance Facility

2 In person at a Non-Postal Acceptance Facility (town clerk, clerk of court, library, etc.)

3 In person at a Passport Agency

4 Through the mail (passport renewal, adding visa pages, name change, etc.)

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{If you selected “1”, “2”, or “3” to Q6, go to Q6A, Q6B and Q6C otherwise go to Q7}

Q6A. How professional was the staff where you applied for your passport?

Use a 10-point scale in which “1” means “not at all professional” and “10” means “very professional”.

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Q6B. How knowledgeable was the staff where you applied for your passport?

Use a 10-point scale in which “1” means “not at all knowledgeable” and “10” means very “knowledgeable”.

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Q6C. How satisfied are you with the service you received when applying for your passport?

Use a 10-point scale in which “1” means “very dissatisfied” and “10” means “very satisfied”.

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Q7. How convenient was the application process?

Use a 10-point scale in which “1” means “not at all convenient” and “10” means “very convenient”.

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Q8. How long did it take for you to receive your passport?

Use a 10-point scale in which “1” means “longer than expected” and “10” means “faster than expected”.

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Q9. Did your passport contain your correct data information (spelling of name, date of birth, etc.)?

1 Yes

2. No

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Q10. Please consider all of your experiences in the past year with Passport Services. How would you rate the overall quality of Passport Services?

Use a 10-point scale in which "1" means "not very high" and "10" means "very high”.

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Q11. How satisfied are you with Passport Services in all of your experiences to date?

Use a 10-point scale in which “1” means “very dissatisfied” and “10” means “very satisfied”.

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Q12. Considering all of your experiences, to what extent has Passport Services fallen short or exceeded your expectations?

Use a 10-point scale in which "1" means "falls short of your expectations" and "10" means "exceeds your expectations”.

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Q13. Don’t think about Passport Services for a moment. Now, please imagine an ideal agency that determines citizenship and identity and issues a document that allows you to travel. How well do you think Passport Services compares with that ideal agency?

Use a 10-point scale in which "1" means "not very close to the ideal" and "10" means " very close to the ideal”.

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Q14. How willing would you be to say positive things about Passport Services to friends and family?

Use a 10-point scale in which “1” means “not at all willing” and “10” means “very willing”.

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Q15. Have you complained to Passport Services within the past year?

1 Yes

2 No

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{If your answer to Q15 is “Yes”, go to Q15A and Q15B; otherwise go to Q16}

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Q15A. How difficult or easy was it to make your complaint?

Use a 10-point scale in which “1” means “very difficult” and “10” means “very easy”.

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Q15B. Was your complaint resolved to your satisfaction?

1 Yes

2 No

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Q16. Why is having a U.S. passport important to you?

Select all that apply.

1 It allows me to travel internationally

2 It contributes to national security

3 It can be used as proof of identification

4 It can be used as proof of citizenship

5 Other (please specify)

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Q17. What is your age?

1 18 – 29 years old

2 30 – 49 years old

3 50 – 64 years old

4 65 years old and over

Prefer not to answer

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Q18. What is the highest level of formal education you completed?

1 Less than high school

2 High school graduate

3 Some college or associate degree

4 College graduate

5 Post-Graduate

Prefer not to answer

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Q19. What state do you live in?

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Q20. What is your gender?

1 Male

2 Female

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Thank you for your participation in our survey. Please check the “Submit” button below to submit your responses.

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