sarahruby Posted January 27, 2015 #1 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I hope this is the right board to post this. That said, I mailed passport applications for my husband and I on Jan 12th. So far there is no update as to if they've been received. :confused: I'm nervous b/c our birth certificates were mailed with the applications. This morning, I read that they strongly encourage a large envelope and tracking when sending applications....of course, I find this info after I mail them.... ugh!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted January 27, 2015 #2 Share Posted January 27, 2015 allow at least 4-6 weeks for processing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahruby Posted January 27, 2015 Author #3 Share Posted January 27, 2015 okay...so that includes them receiving it. I was thinking the processing meant the time it's mailed...make sense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted January 27, 2015 #4 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I think their estimate is from when they receive it until they mail the passport to you. Add a few days on either end for mailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WisconsinFan Posted January 27, 2015 #5 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Have you tried the website? http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/passports/information/application-status.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauer-kraut Posted January 28, 2015 #6 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I wouldn't even bother with the website, mine said it was still in processing when it arrived in my mailbox. Don't fret!! When your passports are mailed back they will usually be sent Priority Mail and the birth certificates will follow a day or two later in a plain envelope. (I deliver them all the time). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scrapnana Posted January 28, 2015 #7 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I can understand your concern but it has only been two weeks (with a federal holiday thrown in). Relax and think about what a wonderful time you will have on your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted January 28, 2015 #8 Share Posted January 28, 2015 We had to renew ours last spring. They were mailed on the same day. I got mine back in 2 weeks. DH's arrived 6 weeks later. Relax -- they will come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted January 28, 2015 #9 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I hope this is the right board to post this. That said, I mailed passport applications for my husband and I on Jan 12th. So far there is no update as to if they've been received. :confused: I'm nervous b/c our birth certificates were mailed with the applications. This morning, I read that they strongly encourage a large envelope and tracking when sending applications....of course, I find this info after I mail them.... ugh!!!! If you used certified mail, you have a tracking number on the stamped slip you were given. Then you can ID when it was delivered into their mail box. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted January 28, 2015 #10 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I wouldn't even bother with the website, mine said it was still in processing when it arrived in my mailbox. Don't fret!! When your passports are mailed back they will usually be sent Priority Mail and the birth certificates will follow a day or two later in a plain envelope. (I deliver them all the time). If you pay an extra $15 they are sent back priority mail with tracking, otherwise it's first class mail (at least that's how I am reading their website). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruckerDave Posted January 28, 2015 #11 Share Posted January 28, 2015 That is why I always fedex/ups it and pay for the rush service. I can track it all the way there and the extra cost if offset by the fact that I only have pay it once every 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahruby Posted January 28, 2015 Author #12 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Got them today!!!! Sent from my SCH-I535 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted January 29, 2015 #13 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Got them today!!!! Sent from my SCH-I535 using Forums mobile app Excellent! We got our photos taken today and will be applying Saturday:D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abcsteward Posted January 29, 2015 #14 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Glad you got them back and can stop stressing and start planning... :) Enjoy your cruise!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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