Escondido Post Office to Host Passport Fair on Apr. 29

What:

The Escondido Post Office is hosting a Passport Fair, 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 Escondido residents are eager to get out and see the world,” said Escondido Postmaster Todd McArthur. “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 this event is to make the process of applying for new passports easy for residents of Escondido and San Diego in general. 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.

“My postal clerks and I are coming into the office on a Saturday 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:

8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, Apr. 29, 2023

Where:

Escondido Post Office
1157 West Mission Ave
Escondido, CA 92025

Background:

Customers attending this event 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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