Originally Posted by
iexpert
Curious what you guys think of my situation.
I live in Philadelphia, PA and my case is being handled by the Philadelphia Passport Agency a mile from where I live.
I went into a post office on Monday, December 4th in the late evening to renew my adult passport in person (routine processing/non-overnight mail).
On Wednesday December 6th, they deducted the fees from my Checking and sent me email with locator number saying it's in process.
When can I expect my passport back? I'm traveling the days after Christmas abroad and scared it won't make it in time.
If you take a look at the post directly above yours, you will see my very recent experience.
I received my passport 6 days after the check was cashed, but that was using overnight mail to Ohio. It was routine processing though.
You should be receiving an email in a couple days showing your renewal is being processed. I think you will be OK, but if you don't have the passport (or at least an indication it was mailed back to you) by 2 weeks prior to your travel, there is a mechanism to call the passport agency and get expedited.
Bottom line, I wouldn't be overly concerned, though you did cut it a little close.
Good luck.