The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced passport fair that will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, September 8th.
The fair will take place at the Reno Main Post Office on 2000 Vassar Street in Reno.
They say the passport fair will offer customers a one-stop shop for passports, passport photos, and passport cards. No appointment is needed and customers will be served on a first-come, first-serve basis.
USPS says their employees will help residents with passport applications, fees, and photos. They recommend travelers apply for a passport or passport card at least two months prior to departure and bring all required documentation to the event.
Identification, including a copy, is required to prove U.S. citizenship, such as:
• Previously issued, undamaged U.S. passport
• Certified birth certificate issued by the city, county, or state (Hospital-issued birth certificates are not acceptable)
• Consular report of birth abroad or birth certificate
• Naturalization certificate
• Certificate of citizenship
In addition, one current ID is required, such as:
• Naturalization certificate
• Valid driver's license
• Current government ID (city, state or federal)
• Current military ID (military and dependents)
They say the passport application also requires a recent passport photo (2' x2'). Photos can be taken at the participating Post Office for a $15 fee.
USPS says the cost for a passport book is $145 for adults (16 years and older), with separate payments of $110 paid to the State Department for the passport application fee and $35 to the Postal Service for its processing fee (set by the Department of State). For persons under 16, the cost is $115, with separate payments of $80 and $35 respectively.
They say the cost of passport cards for adults (16 years and older) is $65: $35 in a separate payment to the U.S. Postal Service for the processing fee; and a $30 separate payment to the State Department for the passport application fee.
USPS says the passport card cost for those under 16 is $50: $35 in a separate payment to the U.S. Postal Service for its processing fee; and a $15 separate payment to the State Department for the passport application fee.
They say children under 16 must be accompanied by both parents when applying for a passport or passport card.
USPS encourages people to print and complete their applications ahead of time to make the process quicker. You can find the applications here.
If you do print out your own, they say to use only black ink and do not sign the application form, as the passport acceptance clerk must witness the signing. You may also get a form at any passport office.
USPS says customers can also go to here or call 1-800-ASK-USPS to get the location of passport Post Offices nearest to them and their passport customer service hours.
All applications are sent to the U.S. State Department for final processing and approval.
