[jjombrello]

Renewed earlier this year. Got free photos at AAA, did it on-line, and got the passports back in about two months. Easy-Peasy.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Mike&Silvia

I renewed my passport about 6 months ago online. I tried to take the photo myself and found it difficult to satisfy the requirements, so I went to Walgreens and had a passport photo taken. Once I uploaded the photo and submitted the application online, I received the new passport within a couple of weeks. I have heard from others that their experience has been very similar.

I had the same "background" issue and also had pics taken @ Walgreens.

Like you, I received a replacement in a few weeks...