Passport renewal- pay for tracking?

[shaynaatl]

When you send in your old passport with your renewal application, do you pay for services such as tracking or delivery confirmation?  Or do you just send it off and trust the mail?

[spunkarella]

I paid for tracking because it wasn't much and the passport website recommended it. Rule follower for life.

[raangoli]

I would because I am paranoid that the one time I decide to skip is the time it will get lost and my identity will be stolen.

[Susie]

I didn't. Turned out ok.

[WinterWine]

I did last month. It was only $2 so I felt it was worth it.

[10nille]

I did, because I liked knowing they got it instead of wondering if was lost/stolen in transit.

[SJ]

I did and would again.

[redredwine]

With important documents, I always pay for the extra, whether it's delivery confirmation or tracking. It's not much and it's worth the peace of mind.

Also, you can check the tracking info on your passport here:
passportstatus.state.gov/opss/OPSS_Status_d.asp

[CloudBee]

We always expedite, which includes everything.