Carmel Mountain Ranch Postal Store to Host Passport Fair

The post office store will host a Passport Fair where travelers can apply for passports on a walk-in basis — no appointments 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.

Two photographs are required, and can be taken at the 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 minors 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.