Tom
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We drove across country (by car) numerous times in the last 15 years, with our dogs along for the ride. We returned to joint joint travel earlier this year, after the second pet had to be euthanized.
Realizing that the deadline for real ID was approaching in 2025, our passports had expired, and California put an "incorrect" real ID on our drivers licenses, we figured we'd better renew one or the other. Decided to renew passports/passport cards online.
The process was relatively simple and quick, after resolving a glitch with my photo. At several points in the process, we were cautioned that it would take 6-8 weeks for receipt after confirmation of payment. We applied on 10/13, the payment confirmation arrived on 10/15, and one of the passports arrived yesterday (10/18). I was impressed with 4 days v 6-8 weeks. The other passport and cards will hopefully arrive in the next few days.
One caveat - online renewal can only be done if the old/expired passport expired 1-5 years from the date of renewal application.
It's been many years since I flew domestic and international for a living. When I retired I didn't want to get on another plane for a long time. Now I'm glad I don't need to travel 2,500 each way (5 days, 4 nights in hotels) by car to visit our place in OH and spend time with kids and grandkids.
Realizing that the deadline for real ID was approaching in 2025, our passports had expired, and California put an "incorrect" real ID on our drivers licenses, we figured we'd better renew one or the other. Decided to renew passports/passport cards online.
The process was relatively simple and quick, after resolving a glitch with my photo. At several points in the process, we were cautioned that it would take 6-8 weeks for receipt after confirmation of payment. We applied on 10/13, the payment confirmation arrived on 10/15, and one of the passports arrived yesterday (10/18). I was impressed with 4 days v 6-8 weeks. The other passport and cards will hopefully arrive in the next few days.
One caveat - online renewal can only be done if the old/expired passport expired 1-5 years from the date of renewal application.
It's been many years since I flew domestic and international for a living. When I retired I didn't want to get on another plane for a long time. Now I'm glad I don't need to travel 2,500 each way (5 days, 4 nights in hotels) by car to visit our place in OH and spend time with kids and grandkids.