messymarie Posted January 16, 2008 #1 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Can anyone tell me how long it is taking to get a passport? I am leaving the first week of March. Do I have enough time to get a passport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrblack Posted January 16, 2008 #2 Share Posted January 16, 2008 In Canada the length of time depends on whether you mail in the documentation or show up in person at an official passport office. I'm assuming you are American though. Here is a link that may help you http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/processing/processing_1740.html :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankJT Posted January 16, 2008 #3 Share Posted January 16, 2008 I renewed our in july 07. Had them back in 28 days from the day we mailed them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCsurfer Posted January 16, 2008 #4 Share Posted January 16, 2008 We applied the middle of November '07 and had them back in 3 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
our turn Posted January 16, 2008 #5 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Took just over 2 weeks for us back in the fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PalmBeachMom Posted January 16, 2008 #6 Share Posted January 16, 2008 If you are in the US and are at all concerned (and I would be), pay extra for a company that specializes in expedited service. Check your yellow pages (online of course) or Google "passport expediters" and your zip code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsipes Posted January 16, 2008 #7 Share Posted January 16, 2008 About three to six months, depending on where you apply...:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizmo Posted January 16, 2008 #8 Share Posted January 16, 2008 If you are in the US and are at all concerned (and I would be), pay extra for a company that specializes in expedited service. Check your yellow pages (online of course) or Google "passport expediters" and your zip code. This is the way to go. Get it expedited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OleSalt Posted January 16, 2008 #9 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Mailed Dec 31, 2007 Received Jan 11, 2008 Great service for NO additional charge. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsnovi Posted January 16, 2008 #10 Share Posted January 16, 2008 I think the answer (also) depends on whether you are renewing or getting one for the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
our turn Posted January 16, 2008 #11 Share Posted January 16, 2008 I really think the back log is pretty much over. If done in the next few days, you should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherylandtk Posted January 16, 2008 #12 Share Posted January 16, 2008 New applications in the last 3 months have been taking about 3 weeks, sometimes less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda11 Posted January 16, 2008 #13 Share Posted January 16, 2008 I applied at the post office on December 6th. Less than a week later, I was able to check online and see that it was in the system. I received an email on 12/27 saying it was completed and mailed. I received my passport 1/3/08. I used the regular service - didn't pay for express. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cage keeper Posted January 16, 2008 #14 Share Posted January 16, 2008 The long waits are over. 2 to 3 weeks for first time, no need to pay the extra fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loreto Posted January 16, 2008 #15 Share Posted January 16, 2008 I mailed my passport renewal certified mail at the post office Dec. 28, and received the new one Jan. 7, eleven days without paying extra!:) Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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