SACRAMENTO, CA — Consumers in need of a passport for identification purposes, and those thinking of traveling out of the country, will be pleased to know that select Post Offices in Modesto, Stockton, Fresno and in nearby cities have got them covered. Some locations are walk-in while others require an appointment.

USPS Passport Post Office Locations:

The Passport locations have trained staff and expanded hours to make it easy, expeditious and convenient to apply for a U.S. passport.

The availability of Postal Service products like Priority Mail Express with tracking and insurance and photos and photocopies add to the relaxed atmosphere of the centers, which are designed like travel agencies, complete with posters featuring international destinations. These locations are conveniently located and are dedicated to making the passport process quick, easy and convenient.

The U.S. Department of State has issued over 15 million passports and passport cards so far this year. It’s best to apply for a passport early, at least several months before a planned trip. To obtain additional information on fees for passports and passport cards, application forms and to check current processing times, visit usps.com/passport.

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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