Originally Posted by
DualityOfNam
Timeline for renewal, routine service:
11/15/2024: Application mailed via USPS 2-day service
11/18/2024: Package received in Irving, TX, P.O. box - status online "Not Available"
11/19/2024: Status online "In Progress" - locator prefix 43 (New Orleans)
11/20/2024: Check cashed
11/21/2024: Received email notification of "In Progress" status
12/05/2024: USPS notification (with tracking number) of package shipped from "PASSPORT SERVICES/DOS HOT SPRINGS"
12/07/2024: New passport delivered to mailbox. Sender address is New Orleans. Passport issue date is 12/04/2024.
12/08/2024: Online status still "In Progress" (no further emails received from DOS)
Considering the Thanksgiving holiday break, this is an impressive processing time. Expecting the passport card and old passport in the coming days. Will update those timelines then.
Good luck to all.
That's a wrap.
12/09/2024: Old passport book received. Sender address is Sterling, VA (though titled New Orleans Passport Center)
12/09/2024: New passport card received. Sender address is New Orleans, LA
12/09/2024: Online status still "In Progress" (no further emails received from DOS)
Great service!