January 10, 2019
Grand Rapids MI — Postal Service passport facilities continue to provide services to customers as normal during the federal government shutdown including 33 USPS locations in Chicago. The U.S. State Department is still processing passport applications, the agency announced last week. Processing times remain 4-6 weeks for routine service and 2-3 weeks for expedited service.
Passport fees are:
The application must be paid by debit, cash or check. Credit or debit cards, as well as cash or check may be used to cover the cost of photos and fees.
The Postal Service also offers a passport photo service at a cost of $15.
All applicants must appear in person (including minors). Applicants under age 16 must appear with both parents. If one parent is not available, a notarized authorization from the absent parent is required.
For other information and to save time in this process, customers can download a passport application at the Department of State website: www.travel.state.gov.
The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
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