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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.

US Special Passport Events March 2025
Event Date	Location (City, State)	Time
19-Mar-25	West Caldwell Town Library, West Caldwell, NJ	9 AM – 3 PM
20-Mar-25	Bloomingdale Municipal Building, Bloomingdale, NJ	5 PM – 7 PM
21-Mar-25	Town of Bennett, Bennett, CO	9 AM – 4 PM
21-Mar-25	Nutley Parks and Recreation Center, Nutley, NJ	9 AM – 3 PM
22-Mar-25	Holbrook Post Office, Holbrook, AZ	8 AM – 12 PM
22-Mar-25	City of Dublin, Dublin, CA	8 AM – 1 PM
22-Mar-25	Sacramento County Clerk of the Board, Sacramento, CA	9 AM – 3 PM
22-Mar-25	St. PhilipAM™s College, San Antonio, TXHigher Education Course	9 AM – 2 PM
23-Mar-25	Peninsula Center Library, Rolling Hills Estate, CA	8 AM – 4 PM
25-Mar-25	North Haledon Municipal Building, North Haledon, NJ	10 AM – 1 PM
25-Mar-25	Verona Town Hall, Verona, NJ	9 AM – 3 PM
26-Mar-25	Fayette County Public Library, Fayetteville, GA	5 PM – 8 PM
26-Mar-25	Emerson Senior Center, Emerson, NJ	10 AM – 2 PM
26-Mar-25	Manville Branch Library, Manville, NJ	4 PM – 7 PM
26-Mar-25	Passaic County Camp Hope, West Milford, NJ	10 AM – 1 PM
27-Mar-25	Clifton Municipal Building, Clifton, NJ	10 AM – 1 PM
27-Mar-25	Berkeley College, Woodland Park, NJHigher Education Course	5 PM – 7 PM
29-Mar-25	DeSoto County Clerk of Court, Arcadia, FL	8 AM – 12 PM
29-Mar-25	Heritage Bay Government Center, Naples, FL	9 AM – 2 PM
29-Mar-25	Branchville Post Office, Branchville, NJ	1 PM – 4 PM
29-Mar-25	Assembly Woman Linda Carter District Office, Plainfield, NJ	9 AM – 12 PM
29-Mar-25	Cameron County District Clerk, Brownsville, TX	9 AM – 3 PM
29-Mar-25	Steve Radack Community Center, Houston, TX	9 AM – 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 Bermuda—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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Liberty Okechukwu

Okechukwu Liberty is a Mass Communication graduate and a dedicated content writer for AfterSchoolAfrica. He holds certifications in UK Agent and Counselling, and Ethical Business Practices in International Student Recruitment, equipping him with the expertise to guide students in their academic pursuits abroad. He specializes in researching and curating scholarship and empowerment opportunities for students aspiring to study abroad.
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