Politics & Government

Santee Post Office Passport Fair

For the convenience of residents in East County and others who may be traveling abroad soon, the U.S. Postal Service will hosting a passport fair on Sunday, June 26 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm at the , 9518 Mission Gorge Rd. 

Families will be able to apply for passports on a walk-in basis without taking time off from work, school or other weekday activities.  No appointments are necessary.

To obtain a passport for the first time, applicants need proof of U.S. citizenship and a valid form of photo identification such as a driver’s license.  A certified copy of a birth certificate (not a California abstract or photocopy) is the best proof of citizenship.

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Two photographs are required, and can be taken at the passport event. The fee for a Passport Book for first-time adult participants is $135 and $55 for a Passport Card.  The fee for minors under the age of 16 is $105 for a Passport Book and $40 for a Passport Card. Parents applying for Passport Books for children under the age of 16 must both be present along with the child (with exceptions). An expedited service fee of $60, plus Express Mail postage, will reduce processing time to less than three weeks (normally it is 4-6 weeks).  Passport photos are $15. Payment accepted in form of cash, checks or money orders only.

Check the U.S. State Department’s consular website at http://travel.state.gov for more information.

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