What:

The Adelanto and Victorville Post Offices will be hosting Passport Fairs, at which postal employees will accept applications for new U.S. passports.

“Now that COVID-19 concerns have declined and nations are welcoming back travelers, many Victorville-area residents are eager to get out and see the world,” said USPS Senior Operations Manager Ray Lemos. “We encourage our customers to plan ahead and get their passport applications in now. The U.S. Passport Agency’s processing time for new passports is longer than usual due to extremely high demand.

“The purpose of these events is to make the process of applying for new passports easy for residents of Adelanto and Victorville. A lot of people, especially those with schoolchildren, don’t have the time during the week to visit a post office to submit their passport applications.

“Our postal clerks are coming into the office on these two Saturdays to help customers who want to get a head start on their summer international travel plans.”

Who:

U.S. Postal Service & U.S. Passport Agency

When & Where:

Saturday, Apr. 8 - 8:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Adelanto Post Office
11530 Rancho Rd
Adelanto, CA 92301

Saturday, Apr. 29 - 8:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Victorville Post Office
16333 Green Tree Blvd
Victorville, CA 92395

Background:

Customers attending these events will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is NOT required.

Routine and expedited new passport applications will both be accepted. Payment of U.S. Passport Agency fees must be made with cash, debit cards or money orders.

Applicants are advised to complete their DS-11 new passport application in advance, print it and bring it unsigned to the event with an acceptable passport photo, fees, and documents. The DS-11 application form can be found at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/forms.html

For information on new passport application requirements, forms and fees, go to www.travel.state.gov  or call the toll-free National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778.

The Passport Agency reminds travelers to submit their passport applications as early as possible, far in advance of planned travel to avoid problems with receiving their passports.

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