Planning an international trip but haven’t gotten a passport yet? The United States Postal Service is hosting a passport fair at a Las Vegas post office this weekend.
According to a USPS news release, the event will be held Saturday at the James C. Brown Post Office, 1001 E. Sunset Road, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The cutoff time to sign in is 7:30 p.m., the release said.
Officials advised that appointments are not required. However, customers are encouraged to arrive early, as applicants will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.
Customers should fill out forms ahead of time to help speed up the process.
Application forms and information on the costs and how to apply for a passport book and/or passport card can be found at usps.com/passport.
Applicants must have a valid form of photo identification and proof of citizenship in order to apply for a passport.
Passport fees for adults (16 years and older) are $130.00 payable to the “Department of State” for the application fee and a separate payment of $35 to the Postal Service for its processing fee. For persons under 16, the total cost is $100 to the “Department of State” and a $35 processing fee to the Postal Service.
Passport cards for adults are $30.00 and $15 for persons under 16.
The Postal Service also offers a passport photo service at a cost of $15. The application must be paid by check or money order. Credit or debit cards, as well as cash or checks, may be used to cover the cost of photos and acceptance fees.
Proof of identification:
According to the release, you may submit items such as the following containing your signature and a photograph that is a good likeness of you: Current or previous U.S. passport, naturalization certificate, certificate of citizenship or a current and valid driver’s license, government ID or military ID.
A photocopy of the identification (front and back) must be submitted with your passport application.
Proof of citizenship includes any one of the following:
- Certified birth certificate issued by the city, county, or state.
- Naturalization certificate or certificate of citizenship, and
- An expired passport.
