SALT LAKE CITY – Applying for a passport just got easier. Passport acceptance hours at the Salt Lake City Main Post Office at 1760 W. 2100 South, will be extended to include evening and late night hours by appointment only starting Oct. 7, Postmaster Steve Chaus announced today.

The passport acceptance center will continue to serve only walk-in customers during the day, however, customers will need to make an appointment at night. Evening appointments may be scheduled now by calling 801-974-2332 on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Salt Lake Main Post Office Passport acceptance hours beginning Oct. 7:

• 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., weekdays (except Thursdays – opens at 9:30 a.m.) (Walk-ins only)
• New: 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. weekdays (Appointments only – call 801-974-2332)
• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays (Walk-ins only)

It’s important to note that while passport photos are available to be taken during the day, customers will need to bring their own passport photos for nighttime appointments, something they will be informed of when scheduling their appointments. 

“Our expanded availability of passport services, including evening and late night hours at the Salt Lake Main Post Office will make applying for a passport quick and convenient,” said Chaus, who recommended travelers apply for a passport or passport card at least two months prior to departure and bring all required documentation to the event.

Identification, including a copy, is required to prove U.S. citizenship, such as:

• Previously issued, undamaged U.S. passport
• Certified birth certificate issued by the city, county, or state (Hospital-issued birth certificates are not acceptable)
• Consular report of birth abroad or birth certificate
• Naturalization certificate
• Certificate of citizenship

 

In addition, one current ID is required, such as:

• Naturalization certificate
• Valid driver's license
• Current government ID (city, state or federal)
• Current military ID (military and dependents)

The passport application also requires a recent passport photograph (2” x2”). Photos can be taken at participating Post Offices during regular business hours for a $15 fee.

The cost for a passport book is $145 for adults (16 years and older), with separate payments of $110 paid to the State Department for the passport application fee and $35 to the Postal Service for its processing fee (set by the Department of State). For persons under 16, the cost is $115, with separate payments of $80 and $35 respectively.

The cost of passport cards for adults (16 years and older) is $65: $35 in a separate payment to the U.S. Postal Service for the processing fee; and a $30 separate payment to the State Department for the passport application fee. The passport card cost for those under 16 is $50: $35 in a separate payment to the U.S. Postal Service for its processing fee; and a $15 separate payment to the State Department for the passport application fee. Children under 16 must be accompanied by both parents when applying for a passport or passport card.

To make the process as quick as possible, applicants are strongly encouraged to print and complete their applications ahead of time by going online at travel.state.gov. Use only black ink and do not sign the application form, as the passport acceptance clerk must witness the signing. Customers may also obtain a form at any passport office.

Customers can go to usps.com/passport or call 1-800-ASK-USPS to get the location of passport Post Offices nearest them and their passport customer service hours. All applications are sent to the U.S. State Department for final processing and approval.

The Postal Service 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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