Hi everyone, thought I'd share my experience renewing my passport to help alleviate some anxiety.
- Application sent out 6/18 to the Pennsylvania facility from Kendall County, IL. Photo taken and application was looked over by a post office worker. Requested expedited service.
- Arrived 6/22, check cashed and went into processing 6/23
- Passport received 7/19, from the processing facility in Arkansas (apparently this facility gets passports processed really fast)
A few things to note:
- According to the official status page, my application is still 'in process' even though I have the new one in hand.
- Just out of curiosity I wanted to see if I could get an appointment somewhere in the midwest. I was able to make an appointment (now canceled) for the Minneapolis processing location at around 6am several days in a row.
- Informed delivery lets you know approximate date passport will be delivered, some USPS locations allow you to pick up the package before its delivered.
Best of luck to everyone.
I am currently away from home so I had my passport sent to my PO box. my status on the state department website say this:"The U.S. Department of State approved your application for your passport book and card. We're now printing your passport book and card and preparing to give it to you.
You requested expedited service when you applied, which we are currently processing within 6 weeks. You should receive your passport book and card on or around 07/17/2021."
Is it possible that the passport is already in my mailbox and they just haven't updated the website? Thank you. BTW, I did not receive any email stating my passport was mailed or anything. just says i should've received it almost a month ago.