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April 30, 2025

USPS Hosts Passport Fair in Bassett May 9-10

Bassett Post Office, 3465 Fairystone Park Hwy.
May 9: 1 to 4 p.m.
May 10: 8 a.m. to noon

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BASSETT, VA — Travelling later this year, or need to renew a passport before it expires? The Bassett Post Office will host a passport fair May 9-10 to make obtaining a new passport or renewing your old one an easy and convenient experience.

Walk-in customers are welcome at this passport fair. Customers can also schedule at appointment online for the passport fair or for any USPS passport office at https://www.usps.com/scheduler. Photo services will be available at the passport fair for an additional $15 per customer.

The Postal Service accepts passports and mails them to the U.S. Department of State for processing. First-time applicants must submit their application in person. Passport renewals often do not require an in-person appointment. Customers can mail their application directly to the State Department.

Passport application requirements:

  • Bring in proper proof of U.S. citizenship. This must be either a certified birth certificate issued by the city, country or state; a previous U.S. passport; a certificate of citizenship; or a naturalization certificate. (Please note: A hospital-issued birth certificate alone is not acceptable).
  • Bring in proof of identity. This must be either a previous U.S. passport, a naturalization certificate; a certificate of citizenship; or a current valid driver’s license, a government ID or military photo ID.
  • To save time in this process, customers can download a passport application at the Department of State website: www.travel.state.gov.
  • All applicants must appear in person (including minors). Applicants under age 16 must appear with both parents. If one parent is not available, a notarized authorization from the absent parent is required.

More information about passports, renewals, scheduling an appointment and application fees can be found by going to:

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U.S. Postal Service Celebrates 250 Years

The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to more than 170 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is celebrating its 250th year of service to customers amidst a network modernization plan aimed at restoring long-term financial sustainability, improving service, and maintaining the organization as one of America’s most valued and trusted brands.

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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