Wanted to share my recent passport book renewal timeline. I used Routine processing - did not pay extra for expedited service.
Thur, Feb 4, 2016: Mailed renewal form DS-82, expired book and personal check using USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate envelope ($6.45 postage)
Sat, Feb 6: Checked tracking number status on USPS site - confirmed delivery to Passport Processing Center in Philadelphia
Wed, Feb 10: Renewal check posted to credit union account. Initial tracking info appears on US Dept of State Passport tracking website
Sun, Feb 14: Tracking website indicates processing complete and passport has been mailed with an expected delivery date on or about Feb 20.
Tue, Feb 16: Checked tracking website again. Confusing message now saying processing is in final stages with expected delivery date on or about Feb 22.
Thur, Feb 18: New passport arrives in mail!:) Website still showing processing is in final stages. Maybe this is in reference to returning my old passport?
I never received any emails with tracking status. I double checked my junk/spam folder and nothing there either.
Two weeks from start to finish is pretty fast, even including the federal holiday on Feb 15. Again, this was Routine processing; I did not pay for expedited service.
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Hi All,
Wanted to share my recent passport book renewal timeline. I used Routine processing - did not pay extra for expedited service.
Thur, Feb 4, 2016: Mailed renewal form DS-82, expired book and personal check using USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate envelope ($6.45 postage)
Sat, Feb 6: Checked tracking number status on USPS site - confirmed delivery to Passport Processing Center in Philadelphia
Wed, Feb 10: Renewal check posted to credit union account. Initial tracking info appears on US Dept of State Passport tracking website
Sun, Feb 14: Tracking website indicates processing complete and passport has been mailed with an expected delivery date on or about Feb 20.
Tue, Feb 16: Checked tracking website again. Confusing message now saying processing is in final stages with expected delivery date on or about Feb 22.
Thur, Feb 18: New passport arrives in mail!:) Website still showing processing is in final stages. Maybe this is in reference to returning my old passport?
I never received any emails with tracking status. I double checked my junk/spam folder and nothing there either.
Two weeks from start to finish is pretty fast, even including the federal holiday on Feb 15. Again, this was Routine processing; I did not pay for expedited service.
Safe and Happy Travels All!