Spa girl nana Posted March 5, 2016 #1 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Just a FYI for anyone interested. I'm posted because I couldn't find any recent information when I was getting ready to renew my passport. Oh, and it had expired this past October. I hadn't bothered to renew since I didn't have any travel planned. I mailed my renewal application on February 12, 2016, through the post office by 2nd. day mail (cost $6.85), tracked it and application was received in Philadelphia on 2/14. My check cleared on 2/22. I searched and found a way to track the application process and signed up for notifications. I received a notification that application was being processed. Yesterday (3/4) I received notification that new passport was on the way, left Arkansas yesterday, with expected delivery by post office on 3/8) Passport arrived in mail this morning, March 5. I didn't do any thing special to expedite processing or delivery, since I don't need it until this summer, except to mail it 2nd day so I could track it. I thought 3 weeks from mailing application to receiving new passport was a pretty speedy processing time. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lionesss Posted March 5, 2016 #2 Share Posted March 5, 2016 We had a similar turnover: For a regular renewal, 2 day mail packet, no expidited fees we had a 14 day turnover over the New Years holiday. Must be a slow time. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_BA Posted March 5, 2016 #3 Share Posted March 5, 2016 I renewed my passport and card mid January. I used First Class both directions and had both back to me in under three weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted March 5, 2016 #4 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Took me 3 weeks for renewal , with normal delivery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGBCruiser Posted March 5, 2016 #5 Share Posted March 5, 2016 I just renewed my passport in October...had a 2 week turnaround. But my travel agent friend said things are beginning to slow down. I guess everyone getting ready for summer vacations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 5, 2016 #6 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Some of this varies based on time of year and where your passport is processed. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted March 5, 2016 #7 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Took me 3 weeks for renewal , with normal delivery Same for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royal2464 Posted March 5, 2016 #8 Share Posted March 5, 2016 That's great that most of you got it that fast, but you cannot count on that being the case. I renewed mine last June and I received it exactly six weeks from the day I mailed it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted March 5, 2016 #9 Share Posted March 5, 2016 I renewed my passport in February. I sent it certified mail, return receipt requested, did not ask for expedited service or for overnight mail as I was in no hurry. I had it just shy of 3 weeks. I was very pleased with the seamless, easy process for my renewal experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kartgv Posted March 5, 2016 #10 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Ours also less than 3 weeks just in February, no expedited delivery. I keep reading warnings that things will slow down, as many new passports were issued 10 years ago when they started being required for travel to/from Canada & Mexico, but it doesn't seem to have happened yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywench Posted March 6, 2016 #11 Share Posted March 6, 2016 I just got mine back last week. Took less than two weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted March 6, 2016 #12 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Sounds like the Passport Office(s) are doing a great job right now. Good time to apply. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted March 7, 2016 #13 Share Posted March 7, 2016 (edited) If things are that slow and much international travel (with visas required) is on your near horizon (w/i 2 yrs), this might be a good time to apply for that second passport. Edited March 7, 2016 by Flatbush Flyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welikepalms Posted March 7, 2016 #14 Share Posted March 7, 2016 We had the same experience with our renewal. Filled out the forms at home, mailed it with tracking and relieved our new Passports in just over 3 weeks. I was a little worried about doing the renewal ourselves but it turned out fine. Got to stop sweating the small stuff huh? lol Happy Cruising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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