U.S. Special Passport Acceptance Fairs for March & April 2025 (Get Your First U.S. Passport)

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Are you submitting your first application for a U.S. passport? With Special Passport Acceptance Fairs, the U.S. Department of State is making things simpler than before! Children and first-time applicants can apply at these special in-person events without having to deal with scheduling appointments during the week. Now is the moment to apply for a passport if you have been putting it off!

With their flexible nighttime and weekend schedules, these March 2025 events are accessible to everyone. To help you choose a convenient venue in your area, we have highlighted future activities beginning on March 19, 2025, below.

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US Special Passport Events March 2025
Event DateLocation (City, State)Time
19-Mar-25West Caldwell Town Library, West Caldwell, NJ9 AM โ€“ 3 PM
20-Mar-25Bloomingdale Municipal Building, Bloomingdale, NJ5 PM โ€“ 7 PM
21-Mar-25Town of Bennett, Bennett, CO9 AM โ€“ 4 PM
21-Mar-25Nutley Parks and Recreation Center, Nutley, NJ9 AM โ€“ 3 PM
22-Mar-25Holbrook Post Office, Holbrook, AZ8 AM โ€“ 12 PM
22-Mar-25City of Dublin, Dublin, CA8 AM โ€“ 1 PM
22-Mar-25Sacramento County Clerk of the Board, Sacramento, CA9 AM โ€“ 3 PM
22-Mar-25St. PhilipAMโ„ขs College, San Antonio, TXHigher Education Course9 AM โ€“ 2 PM
23-Mar-25Peninsula Center Library, Rolling Hills Estate, CA8 AM โ€“ 4 PM
25-Mar-25North Haledon Municipal Building, North Haledon, NJ10 AM โ€“ 1 PM
25-Mar-25Verona Town Hall, Verona, NJ9 AM โ€“ 3 PM
26-Mar-25Fayette County Public Library, Fayetteville, GA5 PM โ€“ 8 PM
26-Mar-25Emerson Senior Center, Emerson, NJ10 AM โ€“ 2 PM
26-Mar-25Manville Branch Library, Manville, NJ4 PM โ€“ 7 PM
26-Mar-25Passaic County Camp Hope, West Milford, NJ10 AM โ€“ 1 PM
27-Mar-25Clifton Municipal Building, Clifton, NJ10 AM โ€“ 1 PM
27-Mar-25Berkeley College, Woodland Park, NJHigher Education Course5 PM โ€“ 7 PM
29-Mar-25DeSoto County Clerk of Court, Arcadia, FL8 AM โ€“ 12 PM
29-Mar-25Heritage Bay Government Center, Naples, FL9 AM โ€“ 2 PM
29-Mar-25Branchville Post Office, Branchville, NJ1 PM โ€“ 4 PM
29-Mar-25Assembly Woman Linda Carter District Office, Plainfield, NJ9 AM โ€“ 12 PM
29-Mar-25Cameron County District Clerk, Brownsville, TX9 AM โ€“ 3 PM
29-Mar-25Steve Radack Community Center, Houston, TX9 AM โ€“ 1 PM

Ref: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/passports/special-passport-acceptance-fairs.html.

FAQs on Special Passport Acceptance Fairs

What is the fastest place to get a passport?

The fastest place to get a passport in the U.S. is a Passport Agency or Center, where you can receive it within 24 hours if you have urgent international travel within 14 days.

What is the difference between a passport book and a passport card?

  • Passport Book: Allows travel by air, sea, or land to any international destination.
  • Passport Card: Only valid for land and sea travel to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermudaโ€”not for international air travel.

What documents do I need for a passport?

  • Completed Form DS-11 (for new applicants).
  • Proof of U.S. Citizenship (e.g., birth certificate, naturalization certificate).
  • Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver’s license).
  • One passport photo (meeting official size and quality requirements).
  • Application fees (payable by check or money order).

How fast is the fastest you can get a passport?

  • Standard Processing: 6 to 8 weeks.
  • Expedited Processing: 2 to 3 weeks (with an extra fee).
  • Urgent Travel (within 14 days): Passport Agency appointment required; processing within 24 hours in emergency cases.

Where can I find Passport Fairs in 2025?

Special Passport Acceptance Fairs are held across the U.S. to help citizens apply for passports without appointments. Locations vary by state and city.

  • Houston, TX
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • North Carolina (NC)
  • Harris County, TX
  • Other local areas

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