Didn't write "Expedited" on the envelope (Expedited Passport)

[danimee]

Hi, I applied for an expedited passport this past Wednesday. I read on the state dept.'s website that you should write "Expedited" on the envelope when you're mailing it but since I was in a hurry, I forgot about it and the postal clerk did not remind me either. So, I've done some searching and some forums suggest that if you do not write "Expedited" on your envelop, it could take longer than 3 weeks... is that true? Has anyone had a similar experience? How long did it take for you to receive your passports?

 

[ddyy]

Applied PP book&card on 03/29/10 with expedited service, I did not see the passport lady in post office put any "expedite" sticker on the envelop. The express mail was sent to
National Passport Processing – New Orleans
P.O Box 90904, Philadelphia, PA 19190-0904.

The address looks a little weird ?

How about you guys, what address did your agent use for the expedite service ?

 

[danimee]

ddyy,

Well, mine was sent to the same address as yours. I remember the P.O. Box/ zip code/ city to be exactly the same. My application showed up on the state dept.'s online tracking yesterday and says it is being processed right now. I got an email message from them today basically saying the same info from their website. Hope this helps.