I noticed that my passport is due to expire in September, and after hearing the Horror Stories of lengthy delays, I decided to apply for the renewal now - in June - rather than wait until the last minute like I usually do.
I downloaded the renewal form from their website (it creates a PDF with your info, so all you have to do is sign it and attach a recent photo). The local drugstore advertised -- on their marquee -- that they'd do passport photos for $8 (actually $7.99 but I still think that's nonsense pricing) I did that last week, then mailed it.
$67.00 renewal fee
5.38 postage (certified, return receipt)
8.65 photo + tax
$81.03 total
12 June - mailed to Philadelphia Passport Processing
21 June - return receipt postcard arrived
Wow .. nine (9) days to even get the receipt postcard! Normally, I'd expect that (roundtrip to Philadelphia) in 5 days - maybe even 4. I'll update this blog entry again when the renewed passport arrives - probably in September.
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I mailed my passport expedited renewal 14 days ago and got my new passport today. So there is hope (or the process is so disorganized I was able to get to the top of the heap).
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