Originally Posted by
joejones
Mailed in my renewal application on the evening of October 31, by Priority Mail from DC. Expedited service requested. Received my new passport today, November 18. Less than 3 weeks from start to finish -- not bad at all.
I had a very similarly pleasant experience! I mailed my renewal application by express mail from NYC on Nov. 2, and it arrived in Irving, Texas on Nov. 3. I chose regular service, not expedited. I just got my new passport in the mail today, Nov. 26. Just over 3 weeks from receipt to arrival in my hands! The issuance date on the passport was Nov. 15.
I'm quite happy!