CHARLOTTE, NC — The Charlotte Post Office will host a passport fair open to the public with no appointment necessary at the Charlotte Passport Office located at 1820 W. Pointe Drive, Suite A, Charlotte, NC, 28214, on each Saturday, Dec. 19, 26, and Jan. 2 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

To expedite processing, applicants are encouraged to complete applications before arriving. Customers will be served on a first-come, first-serve basis. Two passport acceptance agents will be available to process passports, passport cards and books and take photos.  Each transaction will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.

Passport fees: Adults: Books - $110, Cards - $30; Children (under 16): Books - $80, Cards - $15. USPS Fees: $25 execution fee; photos (if needed) - $15.

Identification, including a copy, is required to prove U.S. citizenship, such as:

• Previously issued, undamaged U.S. passport.
• Certified birth certificate issued by the city, county, or state.
• Consular report of birth abroad or birth certificate.
• Naturalization certificate.
• Certificate of citizenship.

In addition, one current ID is required, such as:

• Naturalization certificate.
• Valid driver's license.
• Current government ID (city, state or federal).
• Current military ID (military and dependents).

IMPORTANT: Please see www.travel.state.gov for detailed information about what is acceptable ID and evidence of US citizenship. The forms needed are also available on the State Department website.  Please DO NOT sign in advance.  They must be signed in the presence of a passport acceptance agent. Customers' birth certificates must accompany their applications but will be returned. 

Special requirements are in place for children – please visit the aforementioned website so you will be prepared.

Since both parents must accompany children under the age of 16, the Postal Service is offering this Passport Fair opportunity as a convenience to parents who will not have to take children out of school and are more likely themselves to be available.

Again, please visit www.travel.state.gov to understand the many acceptable variations and requirements that accompany this process.

For more information about the passport fair, please contact Jessica Dew at (704) 393-4547.

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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