What:

The Hauula Post Office is hosting a special Presidents’ Day Passport Fair event, at which postal employees will accept applications for new U.S. passports.

“The purpose of this event is to make the process of applying for new passports easy for Oahu residents,” said Hauula Postmaster Georeen Mano-Yamada. “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.”

This is the first-ever USPS Passport Fair held in the state on a federal holiday.

“My postal clerks and I are coming into the office on a holiday to help customers who want to kick start their summer travel plans. Now that COVID-19 concerns are declining somewhat, many folks are eager to get out and see the world. For anyone traveling internationally, the first step is to get a passport. We’ll be there on Presidents’ Day to help them with that.”

Who:

U.S. Postal Service & Honolulu Passport Agency

When:

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 21, 2022

Where:

Hauula Post Office
54-316 Kamehameha Hwy
Hauula HI 96717

Background:

Customers can register for this event by sending an email to HawaiiPassportFair@state.gov Advance registration is required and space is limited--only 100 appointment slots are available. Walk-in customers with completed paperwork will be accommodated only if time permits.

Applicants are advised to complete their DS-11 application for a new passport in advance, print it and bring it unsigned to the event with an acceptable passport photo, fees and documents. Passport application fees can be paid with cash, debit card or personal check.

The DS-11 application form can be found at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/forms.html

Passport applicants must wear facemasks and adhere to social distancing guidelines at the event.

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.

The Postal Service generally 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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