RunnerGirl26.2 Posted February 7, 2014 #1 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Hi all. Just an FYI. Our daughter just received her first time passport--two and a half weeks. (She submitted application around January 21 or 22. Received February 6) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenanderic Posted February 7, 2014 #2 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Ours was 3 1/2 weeks, not bad either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted February 7, 2014 #3 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Those are good times ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ2002 Posted February 7, 2014 #4 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Yes, those are good times. The State Department is currently advertising 4-6 weeks standard, and 2-3 weeks expedited. http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/passports/information/processing-times.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted February 7, 2014 #5 Share Posted February 7, 2014 This is probably the best time of the year to apply -- later in the Spring they will be overwhelmed by people planning Summer travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonsai3s Posted February 14, 2014 #6 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Mailed my renewal application using Certified/Return Receipt. Return receipt showed they received my application on January 22, 2014. Got it back today. 23 days...outstanding! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kris2cruise Posted February 14, 2014 #7 Share Posted February 14, 2014 We received ours in 3 weeks time. We were told the turn around time was 4-6 weeks when we did them. Glad we didn't pay for the expedited option :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedl Posted February 14, 2014 #8 Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) I sent a passport renewal out on 27Jan2014 via express mail (two day service), and received my new passport book on 12Feb2014. So from being sent out to the new one received it was 2 weeks and 2 days. This was without the expedited or additional charge for expedited return postage. Still waiting for the passport card though. I decided to get that in case I cruise, since it is much more convenient to keep that in my wallet instead of having to bring the book. Edited February 14, 2014 by reedl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenanderic Posted February 14, 2014 #9 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I noticed my check just cleared for my kids so theirs should be coming soon. We mailed them Feb 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacup317 Posted February 14, 2014 #10 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I sent my application and check in last October during the government shut-down and I got my new passport exactly 2 weeks later. If anyone can figure that out, go to the head of the class! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalis_Rex Posted February 14, 2014 #11 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Great news! Thanks for sharing! Was a little concerned about the wait time this time around, and that perhaps we applied too late. Just applied for my hubby (renewal) and kiddo (first one) for our September cruise because one never knows how long it will take. I applied for mine in late 2006 (estimated wait time of 6-8 weeks then) and it came a few weeks before my first cruise in September 2007. :eek: It got "buried" on someone's desk is the explanation that I got. Hoping for a quick turnaround like everyone here is reporting! 2-3 weeks would be fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graciekelli Posted February 17, 2014 #12 Share Posted February 17, 2014 renewed all 3 kids passports in January -- it took 2 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmoo here Posted February 17, 2014 #13 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I sent my application and check in last October during the government shut-down and I got my new passport exactly 2 weeks later. If anyone can figure that out, go to the head of the class! Passport services were not shut down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tralynn Posted February 18, 2014 #14 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Just renewed my daughter's passport. Only took 15 days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunnerGirl26.2 Posted February 23, 2014 Author #15 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Applied for daughter 2 passport on 1/30; arrived around 2/20. 3 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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