I contacted my state rep. They had a form online to fill out and then emailed with them. Was surprisingly easy.

Cool
 

I went to my state reps website and emailed him directly.
I did find a site that said most expedited child's passports have been getting done in 25 days or less. Hopeful

Site
 

Passportwaitingtime.com

Passport Book and Card Renewal to Irving TX
 

2/23: prepared renewal application for card and book online
2/24: sent via USPS priority mail to Irving, TX
2/27: USPS indicates delivered
3/03: Application 'In Process'
3/03: Check cashed

I mailed my passport in January 27th from OH to PA. Shortly after I mailed the application my wallet was stolen with the tracking number. (I will forever take a photo of that number from now on). The passport agency has not received my application (It has been 6 weeks). I filled out a missing mail search with USPS but they closed the case with no resolution. I called USPS again and opened another case. I'm waiting to hear back.



I contacted my state representative and they told me to contact my Senator. My Senator called me back today and just said my only option was the keep waiting unless I have a tracking number.

My question is should I keep waiting or mail in a stolen/lost passport application? My fear is after I mail it they original will show up and then the agency is able to cash both my checks.

I was hoping to travel in July and really thought mailing in January would leave me plenty of time. I am now getting nervous that I am running out of time.

I mailed mine in February 4th from NJ to PA. They recieved it at the PO box Sunday February 7th. I heard nothing, no updates, no cashed check. I opened a case with usps last week and contacted my local representative. This morning my check was cashed and my application is in processing. I would recommend waiting another week or two before filing a lost passport. I wanted to do the same as you but waiting worked. Philadelphia must have had a major backup late January into February. You would still have plenty of time if you need to file a lost passport and get a new one if you wait a few more weeks, worst case you'd just have to expedite the new form for an extra $60. Good luck!

That was fast!!!!
 

Ok so I applied for my first passport ever on 02/26/21 at a local USPS. It was received on 03/05 regular service. I called yesterday which was 03/08 to have it expedited. Just got an email 03/09 saying application was approved and passport should be here 03/12

Amazing. Do you know from which passport agency it is coming?

Boston. Well that's the agency that charged my card whenever I upgraded to expedited.

Thank you for the information. I will wait till the end of the month. Just frustrating seeing everyone who mailed after me get further than me. Glad to hear it worked out for you

Funny
 

From what I've read. It sounds like the best way to do it, is to overnight it in regular service. Call when it says processing. Then pay to expedite over the phone. They received mine February 25th expedited. Still says processing. Smh.

DP - mailed expedited DS-82 on 2/4. Notified that it was received on 2/18. Received passport on 3/10.

Nice!
 

Congrats. Was it overnighted back? Hopefully I'll get the same time frame. Mine started a week after yours. Hoping to get it in the next week

According to informed delivery passport will be in mailbox today 3/11. Sent from Arkansas

congrats
 

Mine started processing Feb 25th Expedited. Still sitting there. Wierd how fast it is for others.