Speedy US passport renewal
If this should be in another forum, please move it.
Prior to the pandemic, I was aware that my US passport would expire in Jan. 2023. Not traveling overseas during the pandemic, I forgot to renew it. After returning from a trip to Canada in September, I applied for the renewal. With no trips planned, I still used the expedited service, just in case. Here's what happened:
9/5: Filled out the renewal form at travel.state.gov, printed the exact form.
9/6: Mailed in with USPS Priority Mail.
9/13: Checked the status at the site, and requested update by e-mail.
9/17: Received e-mail confirming application received and in review.
9/19: Received e-mail notifying new passport will arrive on or around 09/22/2022.
9/21: Received new passport.
I think that filling out the form online and submitting the exact form made a difference.