Yes, that is my thought process.But don't you think to apply 4 1/2 months before I want it is too early?
Personally my peace of mind is worth more than stretching it for another few months. For a data point on how long it took to renew my own passport. I mailed it in December 1st and received it last week. Things can change any day though.
mailed in October 21st, still haven't received it
Ouch. What does it say on the status page?
in process
By me it moved to processing, approved, and shipped all in the same day
what did it say before that?
Received.
Your total time was around 7 weeks? Is that the average or there's no rhyme or reason to their timelines?
I renewed for my daughter at post office took 3 weeks
Wow, that was quick.What location?
https://www.dansdeals.com/points-travel/passport-application-processing-times-faster-ever/?t
This is only true for kid's passports. Not adultsThis has been widely reported. Sloppy article
If I'd like to receive my renewed passport around late May or early June, when would be the recommended time to mail in the application from Lakewood, NJ?Thank you.
Whats the best method to get a passport for my baby. I'm located in NJ and would love to fly in the next month or two. I wouldn't mind paying extra for someone to do it all for me if that's at all possible right now.
I applied by ocean county mall, and it was entered in the passport system a few days later but didn't move further, 8 weeks later I called, paid expediting fee, and had it back 48 hours later
Mail in a moth before and pay expedited fee if needed