What:

The Southside Post Office in Fontana is hosting a Passport Fair, at which postal employees will accept applications for new U.S. passports.

“Now that the holidays are over, the thoughts of many Fontana residents have turned to making spring break and summer travel plans,” said Fontana Postmaster Rafael Medina. “Those planning international travel should plan ahead and get their passport applications ASAP. The U.S. Passport Agency currently estimates that it will take from six to eight weeks to process new passport applications.

“The purpose of this special Saturday event is to make the process of applying for new passports easy for residents of Fontana and San Bernardino County as a whole. 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 2024 international travel plans.”

Who:

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

When:

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024

Where:

Southside Post Office
16731 Santa Ana Ave
Fontana CA 92337

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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