Los Angeles, CA — To help U.S. citizens prepare for international travel, the U.S. Postal Service will be hosting a passport fair on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Appointments are not required, but customers are encouraged to show up early, as applicants will be served on a first-come, first-served basis for the first 300 applicants.

Due to the unusually large volume of passport customers, a cut-off time is sometimes necessary when wait times exceed hours of operation. We recommend arriving as early as possible to avoid delays.

The fair is being held at the following location:

Main Office LA – Government Center
7101 S Central Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90001

Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Photos will be taken for a fee - $15

To help speed up the process, customers should fill out forms ahead of time. Application forms and information on the costs and how to apply for a passport book and/or passport card can be found at usps.com/passport or travel.state.gov/passport. Customers can also obtain passport information by phone, in English and Spanish, by calling the National Passport Information Center toll-free at (877) 487-2778.

To apply for a passport, applicants must have a valid form of photo identification and proof of citizenship.

Passport fees for adults (16 years and older) are $130.00 payable to the ‘Department of State’ for the application fee and a separate payment of $35 to the Postal Service for its processing fee. For persons under 16, the total cost is $100 to the ‘Department of State’ and a $35 processing fee to the Postal Service. The Postal Service also offers a passport photo service at a cost of $15. The application must be paid by cash or check. Credit or debit cards, as well as cash or checks, may be used to cover the cost of photos and acceptance fees.

Children Under 16 (state.gov) Both parents/guardians must authorize the issuance of a child’s passport. The best way to give consent is for both parents/guardians to go with the child when applying.

Proof of identification — You may submit items such as the following containing your signature and a photograph that is a good likeness of you: Current or previous U.S. passport, naturalization certificate, certificate of citizenship or a current and valid driver’s license, government ID or military ID.

A photocopy of the identification – front and back – must be submitted with your passport application. The post offices will be offering photocopy service for an added fee.

Proof of citizenship includes any one of the following:

1. Certified birth certificate issued by the city, county, or state.
2. Naturalization certificate or certificate of citizenship, and
3. An expired passport.

Please visit Passport Application & Passport Renewal | USPS to see if you’re eligible to renew by mail.

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