iminyourmind Posted August 5, 2018 #1 Share Posted August 5, 2018 I'm mailing my passport off for renewal tomorrow. I need it before my October 13th cruise. Should I be fine or do I need to expedite it? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmdiver Posted August 5, 2018 #2 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Ours took 2-3 weeks - I would think you'd be okay. Of course, we are dealing with the government. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffatsea Posted August 5, 2018 #3 Share Posted August 5, 2018 For a renewal it typically takes less than 3 weeks. No need for expediting this far out for October!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted August 5, 2018 #4 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Normal processing is fine. I'm guessing you'll have it before the end of August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iminyourmind Posted August 5, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Ours took 2-3 weeks - I would think you'd be okay. Of course, we are dealing with the government. Thanks driver :):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iminyourmind Posted August 5, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted August 5, 2018 For a renewal it typically takes less than 3 weeks. No need for expediting this far out for October!! Thanks riffatsea :):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iminyourmind Posted August 5, 2018 Author #7 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Normal processing is fine. I'm guessing you'll have it before the end of August. Thanks firemanbobswife:):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DramaQueen22 Posted August 5, 2018 #8 Share Posted August 5, 2018 You will be fine. When I renewed mine, I sent it out expecting the 3-4 week turnaround, and got it back 10 days later. I was actually shocked how fast it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted August 5, 2018 #9 Share Posted August 5, 2018 You will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmptrwiz Posted August 5, 2018 #10 Share Posted August 5, 2018 You will be fine. Since it is a renewal it is much faster. Like FBW said you will have it before the end of August. If not bring your birth certificate and drivers license. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havingfun2010 Posted August 6, 2018 #11 Share Posted August 6, 2018 I'm mailing my passport off for renewal tomorrow. I need it before my October 13th cruise. Should I be fine or do I need to expedite it? Thanks. Expedite means they will ship it back to you faster. Not process it faster. All you save is 2-3 days. Like buying on Amazon. You want the product as fast as possible. You order it. You select 2 day delivery. Pay extra for 2 day delivery. However, it still take the same amount of time to get picked off the shelf, and packaged for shipping. They add a different label on the package. Here is the funny thing. Sometimes if I ordered it on the same day as you, the package will arrive the same time, but I had normal shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcathome Posted August 6, 2018 #12 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Should be fine. Oct 1 i would start to think about expediting it if you do not have it yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted August 6, 2018 #13 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Expedite means they will ship it back to you faster. Not process it faster. All you save is 2-3 days. Like buying on Amazon. You want the product as fast as possible. You order it. You select 2 day delivery. Pay extra for 2 day delivery. However, it still take the same amount of time to get picked off the shelf, and packaged for shipping. They add a different label on the package. Here is the funny thing. Sometimes if I ordered it on the same day as you, the package will arrive the same time, but I had normal shipping. The State Department gives you two options- paying for expedited service and paying for express mail. Under the latter you are correct, all it does is decrease the shipping time, but if you pay for the expedited service your application does get processed before other non-expedite passports. Expedite a Renewal by Mail Form DS-82 must be mailed in. You cannot apply with Form DS-82 (Renew a Passport by Mail) at an acceptance facility. To find out if you are eligible to use Form DS-82, see Renew a Passport. Fill out your application and collect your documents. Be sure to include the $60 expedite fee in addition to the normal application fee. See Passport Fees for more information. Clearly mark "EXPEDITE" on the outside of the envelope. The expedite fee does not include 1-2 Day Delivery. For optional faster shipping of your application, see 1-2 Day Delivery Service shipping below. 1-2 Day Delivery Service (Optional) You may choose to pay for a 1-2 Day Delivery service for your application. If you are only applying for a passport card, we will send it to you via First Class Mail. We do not use 1-2 Day Delivery services for passport card only applications. You may choose one or both of the following shipment options:Delivery to us: Purchase 1-2 Day Delivery service at a post office or other passport acceptance facility for faster shipping of your application to us. The price for 1-2 Day Delivery service varies depending on the area of the country. Return to you: Include the $15.89 1-2 Day Delivery service fee with your passport fee in your check or money order payable to the U.S. Department of State for faster return shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafedumonde Posted August 6, 2018 #14 Share Posted August 6, 2018 I'm mailing my passport off for renewal tomorrow. I need it before my October 13th cruise. Should I be fine or do I need to expedite it? Thanks. We got new passports for 2 of our kids plus a renewal for expired for me last May, took 4-5weeks. We expedited (extra $70) a 3rd new child passport in July. Got it in less than a week. Still missing 1 birth certificate though. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcuchio24 Posted August 6, 2018 #15 Share Posted August 6, 2018 I'm mailing my passport off for renewal tomorrow. I need it before my October 13th cruise. Should I be fine or do I need to expedite it? Thanks. Ya you are fine. We just did three and it took just over 2 weeks from door to door. No worries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havingfun2010 Posted August 6, 2018 #16 Share Posted August 6, 2018 The State Department gives you two options- paying for expedited service and paying for express mail. Under the latter you are correct, all it does is decrease the shipping time, but if you pay for the expedited service your application does get processed before other non-expedite passports. Expedite a Renewal by Mail Form DS-82 must be mailed in. You cannot apply with Form DS-82 (Renew a Passport by Mail) at an acceptance facility. To find out if you are eligible to use Form DS-82, see Renew a Passport. Fill out your application and collect your documents. Be sure to include the $60 expedite fee in addition to the normal application fee. See Passport Fees for more information. Clearly mark "EXPEDITE" on the outside of the envelope. The expedite fee does not include 1-2 Day Delivery. For optional faster shipping of your application, see 1-2 Day Delivery Service shipping below. 1-2 Day Delivery Service (Optional) You may choose to pay for a 1-2 Day Delivery service for your application. If you are only applying for a passport card, we will send it to you via First Class Mail. We do not use 1-2 Day Delivery services for passport card only applications. You may choose one or both of the following shipment options:Delivery to us: Purchase 1-2 Day Delivery service at a post office or other passport acceptance facility for faster shipping of your application to us. The price for 1-2 Day Delivery service varies depending on the area of the country. Return to you: Include the $15.89 1-2 Day Delivery service fee with your passport fee in your check or money order payable to the U.S. Department of State for faster return shipping. Just speaking from what I was told. Your check isn't cashed until the envelop is opened. Once it is sorted, the expedited service begins but it is very seldom much faster. Maybe a day or two at best. Most people will never really know because there is no way to judge the speed. However, in recent history, they have been really fast with renewals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted August 6, 2018 #17 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Just speaking from what I was told. Your check isn't cashed until the envelop is opened. Once it is sorted, the expedited service begins but it is very seldom much faster. Maybe a day or two at best. Most people will never really know because there is no way to judge the speed. However, in recent history, they have been really fast with renewals. That's probably why the instructions say to put "EXPEDITE" on the outside of the envelope. Miss that step and your envelope sits in a pile with everyone else's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garth2 Posted August 6, 2018 #18 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Ours took 2-3 weeks - I would think you'd be okay. Of course, we are dealing with the government. Which someone has threatened to shut down, if he doesn't get his way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachys Posted August 6, 2018 #19 Share Posted August 6, 2018 My renewal took 6 weeks. My friends took 2 weeks. It depends on time of year. You can go on the website and check your status and estimated return date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mntbiker2008 Posted August 6, 2018 #20 Share Posted August 6, 2018 I just went through this process for our cruise at the end of Sept. It took about 3 weeks for my renewal to come back and about 4-5 weeks for my daughter's brand new passport tto come back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djptcp Posted August 7, 2018 #21 Share Posted August 7, 2018 We renewed our passports last Dec. and the new passports arrived within 10 days. We did not expedite even though we were sailing in Jan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baystone Posted August 7, 2018 #22 Share Posted August 7, 2018 we just did a renewal sent in early july. Got passport back in 2 weeks. old passport in 3 weeks. and just got the card back last week. 3 different packets. you will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nephthys431 Posted August 8, 2018 #23 Share Posted August 8, 2018 I sent mine in a week and a half ago. I just got an email saying it has been mailed out Sent from my SM-G930V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkjretired Posted August 8, 2018 #24 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Just got my renewal in mail today, 10 days from mailing to receipt of passport, regular service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now