Jenni77 60 Posted August 13, 2013 how long did it take everyone to get their passport/ passport card? Also, did you have it expedited? I'm ready to schedule with Dr. Alvarez, but not sure about how long it really takes to get this document. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ribearty 544 Posted August 13, 2013 how long did it take everyone to get their passport/ passport card? Also, did you have it expedited? I'm ready to schedule with Dr. Alvarez, but not sure about how long it really takes to get this document. Jenni, I just got my passport last year for the first time and it took about four weeks. I did not pay the extra $$$ to expedite mine. I went to Walgreen's for my photo and to the post office to pay the money and have them send it off for processing. At my post office they only process them up until a certain time on Saturdays and if your name is not on the list then you have to come back a different day. You might check to find out the times they do this. The payment had to be in a cash or money order. No plastic. I don't think they take checks either, but don't remember for sure. This site http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html will give you a lot of info on prices and processing times. Good luck and happy travels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arts137 1,811 Posted August 13, 2013 sooner is better than later! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CBee 16 Posted August 13, 2013 Took me like 3 weeks for passport book. Did not pay the extra money to expedite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmyInOrlando 348 Posted August 13, 2013 Took me exactly 6 weeks from the day I mailed the application. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jenni77 60 Posted August 13, 2013 Thanks everyone! I am probably going to expedite, just because I don't want to keep waiting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ca_medic5 75 Posted August 14, 2013 The people that returned with us didn't have a passport just a ID AND BIRTH CERTIFICATE THEY NEVER QUESTIONED IT I WAS SURPRISED ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jenni77 60 Posted August 14, 2013 The people that returned with us didn't have a passport just a ID AND BIRTH CERTIFICATE THEY NEVER QUESTIONED IT I WAS SURPRISED ! Wow! They got lucky. I would never attempt going without a passport of some kind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ppasjm 37 Posted August 27, 2013 Mine took 3 weeks exactly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jenni77 60 Posted August 27, 2013 Mine took 3 weeks exactly. Did you expedite? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JulieJ 24 Posted August 27, 2013 I did a passport card and had it rushed. It took less than 10 business days. 1 Jenni77 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jenni77 60 Posted August 27, 2013 I did a passport card and had it rushed. It took less than 10 business days. I hope mine comes that fast. I also did passport card and expedited it. I believe I applied Aug 21 ...whichever day Wednesday was. Anyhow that was exactly 3 weeks from scheduled flight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msmonique41 8 Posted August 28, 2013 I hope mine comes that fast. I also did passport card and expedited it. I believe I applied Aug 21 ...whichever day Wednesday was. Anyhow that was exactly 3 weeks from scheduled flight. I crossed the border with my birth certificate and drivers license with no problem Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamondeyed 399 Posted August 28, 2013 I crossed the border with my birth certificate and drivers license with no problem Me too...twice once in February and earlier this month Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juciilyps:) 67 Posted August 29, 2013 I'm doing my passport cardboard tomorrow and having it rushed to scared to cross without it..my date is 10/10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites