State Department Launches Passport Application Fairs in 16 States

Nearly 50 passport fairs are scheduled across 16 states and Puerto Rico this month.

Travelers take out their passports before checking in at San Diego International Airport in San Diego, on Jan. 8, 2006. Sandy Huffaker /Getty Images

The Department of State is conducting special passport acceptance fairs across the United States in September and October, where people can apply for passports in person, the department said in a Sept. 12 statement.

“These events are for first-time customers and children who must apply in person using Form DS-11,” the department said. “Adults who are eligible to renew a passport using Form DS-82 can submit the application online or by mail at any time.”