JACKSON, NC — In anticipation of the upcoming spring and summer travel seasons, the Jackson Post Office will host a passport fair for added customer convenience. The event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 17, from 9 to 11 a.m. at 104 Atherton St. No appointment is necessary.
In order to expedite the process, customers are encouraged to complete applications before arriving. Customers should allow 15 minutes per transaction, depending upon the number of applicants in a transaction.
Passport fees are as follows: Adults: Books - $110, Cards - $30; Children (under 16): Books - $80, Cards - $15. USPS Fees: $25 execution fee; photos (if needed) - $15. (Price increase goes into effect on April 2.)
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)
Applicants now have the option to schedule appointments using USPS’ Retail Customer Appointment Scheduler (RCAS), located at www.usps.com/scheduler. For appointments and general questions, customers may call (336) 931-9320 (Greensboro) or (919) 420-5343 (Raleigh) and leave a message for an agent to return your call. All applicants must appear in person (including minors).
Customers can call 1-800-ASK-USPS or visit www.usps.com to get the location of other nearby passport Post Offices and their passport customer service hours.
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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