raina*faith Posted April 22, 2008 #176 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Thanks so much for this thread, I've got a group going and needed to know the latest. (Before our next meeting, I'll check the HSA website), but thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karbon Posted April 22, 2008 #177 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Applied for new passports at local post office on Saturday, April 5th. Recieved new passports Monday, April 14th (this was after being told to expect a 4-6 week wait). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelJ Posted April 23, 2008 #178 Share Posted April 23, 2008 My DH applied for his passport on Feb. 16, 2008 & received it exactly 11 month later. I think it is taking much longer for Florida residents for some reason.:( He received it 11 months after 2-16-08? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitowngoose Posted April 23, 2008 #179 Share Posted April 23, 2008 He received it 11 months after 2-16-08? Obviously a rift in the space-time continuum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs Posted April 23, 2008 #180 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Applied for my 13 y/o son's first passport on 4/12/08 - it arrived today, 4/23/08. We didn't expidate it; we just used regular service. Very quick! We don't have his birth certificate back yet though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darla723 Posted May 4, 2008 #181 Share Posted May 4, 2008 My DH and I applied for our first passports on Saturday, April 26 at 9:00AM. They were in the mail today-May 3-that's just 5 business days!! I was amazed at how quickly we got them. Our BC's came in separate envelopes, but also were returned today. Just thought I'd resurrect this thread, as I don't think I remember anyone receiving them this quickly! Happy sails! Doreen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ2sail Posted May 6, 2008 #182 Share Posted May 6, 2008 So, I finally dragged the whole family down to the post office last week to apply for passports for my kids. Our next cruise is June 16th. The lady that took our applications, insisted that it would take 6 to 8 weeks, and I said that's okay, because I got two copies of their birth certificates, so if need be we will just sail with those. And she said, oh no you have to have passports to get back in the U.S.!! And I said, oh no, not for cruises! And she just rolled her eyes at me like I was nuts!:rolleyes: I did not argue with her, since she had the applications in her hands!:eek: I just can't believe our Government employees can't even keep up with the Government! I guess, I shouldn't have been surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
water4me Posted May 8, 2008 #183 Share Posted May 8, 2008 So, I finally dragged the whole family down to the post office last week to apply for passports for my kids. Our next cruise is June 16th. The lady that took our applications, insisted that it would take 6 to 8 weeks, and I said that's okay, because I got two copies of their birth certificates, so if need be we will just sail with those. And she said, oh no you have to have passports to get back in the U.S.!! And I said, oh no, not for cruises! And she just rolled her eyes at me like I was nuts!:rolleyes: I did not argue with her, since she had the applications in her hands!:eek: I just can't believe our Government employees can't even keep up with the Government! I guess, I shouldn't have been surprised. :) We applied for our children's passports April 28th arrived in mail today, May 8th!!! Now that's service. The post office agent also told us would have to send express - Not!! 1st cruise May 30, 2008 - Majesty of Seas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebody Posted May 8, 2008 #184 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Anyone have any updates on how long renewals are taking? I would assume the same quick turnaround that first timers have been receiving. DD#2 got hers in less than two weeks, and those two weeks included Christmas and New Years. :) DD#1 needs to renew hers to have her name changed. (Her passport is 5 years old so she needs to renew to get the name changed :( ) Shouldn't be an issue anyway, since we aren't cruising until August. Can't wait! It will be the first time I will see her again since she got married and moved to Texas in January! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovebelle1 Posted May 8, 2008 #185 Share Posted May 8, 2008 I applied for a first time passport on Friday April 25th in late afternoon. Just received the passport today May 8th. Just shy of two weeks! Thats pretty good considering they were saying it could take up to 8 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wothi Posted May 9, 2008 #186 Share Posted May 9, 2008 We had issues with my son being 14 and his dad out of contact, long story but I had to get letters etc notarized and we were going to expedite his application but guy at PO said no need. Well he was right, all 5 in hand within 6 days! Amazing. Wendy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ2sail Posted May 12, 2008 #187 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Applied for the kids passports on May 2nd, and received them on May 9th! Regular service.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgwags Posted May 12, 2008 #188 Share Posted May 12, 2008 I got mine last month, it took 1 week to recieve. Wow, even faster then the 'old days' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masonpips Posted May 17, 2008 #189 Share Posted May 17, 2008 We applied for DS and me (first time for both) on Friday afternoon, May 9. They came in the mail today (May 17) and said they were issued on May 14 (Wed). FAST! DH renewed his that same day and we haven't seen his yet - I'll try to come back and post when his comes in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanfromatlanta Posted June 2, 2008 #190 Share Posted June 2, 2008 I mailed my passport renewal paperwork on May 19th, and received my new passport on May 31st. I could not believe how fast it was. The key may have been that I processed the paperwork online prior to putting everything in the mail. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2tall Posted June 3, 2008 #191 Share Posted June 3, 2008 I applied for the expedited service on my renewal and received my passport 13 days after I mailed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitowngoose Posted June 12, 2008 #192 Share Posted June 12, 2008 An interesting tale. My passport was to expire the end of July. I use mine frequently for out of country business trips, so I had to plan for a time in between them. I often get less than a week or two notice before going to Canada or somewhere more exotic. And since my company would pay for the expediating charge, I sent it in as such. Express mail on May 29th. My DW's was to expire next year, but she said that as long as I was to do mine, she wanted hers at the same time so our future expiration dates would be the same. So I put hers in the regular mail on May 29th. She got hers back on June 7th, 9 days later. Mine? Got it via Express Mail on June 10th! 12 days and $75 poorer.:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vividraven Posted July 11, 2008 #193 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Was anyone else able to track their application via the website www.travel.state.gov ? I've had no luck tracking my application and have no way of knowing if they've even received it. Or perhaps, since the turnaround time is so quick right now that they're not even bothering with the tracking system? I I mailed my application in on July 1st and am a bit antsy to see if all is well. Anyway, I appreciate any info that you may be able to send my way..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollywoodfloridamom Posted July 11, 2008 #194 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I took my kids to apply for their first passports at the courthouse on the afternoon of June 25th. We got them back in the mail on Saturday July 5th! Even with the holiday they came that fast.......6 business days. I doubt with that kind of turnaround time they have time to post them on that tracking site.:) I bet you get yours in the next few days. Are you traveling soon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booze brothers Posted July 11, 2008 #195 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Same here, We got our renewed passports within 10 days of applying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubiecruiser Posted July 11, 2008 #196 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Same here, 7 business days to get my renewal back. The new ones are quite a bit fancier than the old ones. Aubie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollywoodfloridamom Posted July 11, 2008 #197 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Some posters have said that they got passpost cards with their new passports. Does anyone know about this?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daghis Posted July 11, 2008 #198 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Passport cards are an extra cost item (I think an extra $20 when applied for at the same time as the regular passport). They are more convenient to carry around as an official federal ID, but they are much more restricted. According to the Passport Card FAQ, "The passport card is a wallet-size card that can only be used for land and sea travel between the United States and Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. The card will provide a less expensive, smaller, and more convenient alternative to the passport book for those who travel frequently to these destinations by land or by sea." I'm sticking with the regular passport book as I just don't need a passport often enough to need the smaller form to carry in my wallet for frequent use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donna1169 Posted July 12, 2008 #199 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I applied for my first passport on July 1, along with trips to ss and dmv for new, updated ss and a drivers license for my new last name. Got the passport on July 9, still waiting for my other new cards. Thought passport would be last to come. Guess that says alot about CA DMV!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vividraven Posted July 13, 2008 #200 Share Posted July 13, 2008 I guess I got a bit too antsy.....I, like Donna, applied for both a new social security card and passport on the same day (July 1st). I received both my ss card and my passport today. Only 10 days! Liberty of the Seas here I come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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