US Passport - renew by mail the only option?
Feb 4, 2024, 9:21 am
#1
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US Passport - renew by mail the only option?
Hi everyone,
I need to renew my US passport and noticed that the DOS is now offering an option to renew by mail. While I appreciate that some people would find that option convenient, others might still prefer to go to the post office, where they take care of everything all at once.
However, it seems that the post office option is no longer available. Specifically, when I tried to make a passport renewal appointment at the post office, I got the following message "You Can't Make Passport Renewal Appointments. You must Renew by Mail if you are eligible."
Is it really true that mail renewal is the only option for routine renewals? I would have preferred the convenience of the post office...
Thank you!
I need to renew my US passport and noticed that the DOS is now offering an option to renew by mail. While I appreciate that some people would find that option convenient, others might still prefer to go to the post office, where they take care of everything all at once.
However, it seems that the post office option is no longer available. Specifically, when I tried to make a passport renewal appointment at the post office, I got the following message "You Can't Make Passport Renewal Appointments. You must Renew by Mail if you are eligible."
Is it really true that mail renewal is the only option for routine renewals? I would have preferred the convenience of the post office...
Thank you!
Feb 4, 2024, 9:23 pm
#2
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Hi everyone,
I need to renew my US passport and noticed that the DOS is now offering an option to renew by mail. While I appreciate that some people would find that option convenient, others might still prefer to go to the post office, where they take care of everything all at once.
However, it seems that the post office option is no longer available. Specifically, when I tried to make a passport renewal appointment at the post office, I got the following message "You Can't Make Passport Renewal Appointments. You must Renew by Mail if you are eligible."
Is it really true that mail renewal is the only option for routine renewals? I would have preferred the convenience of the post office...
Thank you!
I need to renew my US passport and noticed that the DOS is now offering an option to renew by mail. While I appreciate that some people would find that option convenient, others might still prefer to go to the post office, where they take care of everything all at once.
However, it seems that the post office option is no longer available. Specifically, when I tried to make a passport renewal appointment at the post office, I got the following message "You Can't Make Passport Renewal Appointments. You must Renew by Mail if you are eligible."
Is it really true that mail renewal is the only option for routine renewals? I would have preferred the convenience of the post office...
Thank you!
Feb 5, 2024, 8:44 pm
#3
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Feb 6, 2024, 11:12 am
#4
Join Date: Nov 2007
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for a short while they were offering online renewal - but that seems to have only been a short-term trial and has not been offered yet again.
In URGENT situations it is possible to renew in person at a passport agency but one must make an appointment to do so. Appointments can be very difficult to get...
Renewal by mail is the only option for most people. Which would seem to be more convenient for most people than going in person to a post office or other passport acceptance facility - which also usually need an appointment, too.
In URGENT situations it is possible to renew in person at a passport agency but one must make an appointment to do so. Appointments can be very difficult to get...
Renewal by mail is the only option for most people. Which would seem to be more convenient for most people than going in person to a post office or other passport acceptance facility - which also usually need an appointment, too.
Feb 6, 2024, 11:10 pm
#5
Join Date: May 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: AA Gold
Posts: 398
My passport expires in June and I have no scheduled trips between now and then. I understand that renewal by mail can take up to 8 weeks. Since I travel frequently and the trips can come up on short notice, I'd like to renew in person to be available. Others must face this. What's my best way forward?
Feb 6, 2024, 11:50 pm
#6
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My passport expires in June and I have no scheduled trips between now and then. I understand that renewal by mail can take up to 8 weeks. Since I travel frequently and the trips can come up on short notice, I'd like to renew in person to be available. Others must face this. What's my best way forward?