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Passport Acceptance Day at Washington Passport Agency

On Saturday, April 25, the Department is hosting a Passport Acceptance Day at the Washington Passport Agency from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.  This event will offer appointment and walk-in services for applicants using Form DS-11 (all first-time applicants, all minors, and applicants who are not eligible to use Form DS-82) who want to apply ahead of the summer travel rush.  

Applicants must be eligible to complete, execute, and submit Form DS-11, and have no immediate travel plans.  Passport processing time is four to six weeks.  Expedited processing, will call service, and same-day passport issuance will not be available.  Individuals who want to renew a passport using Form DS-82 should apply via U.S. mail. 

Event:                 Passport Acceptance Day

Date:                   Saturday, April 25, 2015

Time:                   9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 

Where:               Washington Passport Agency
                            600 19th St, N.W., Sidewalk Level
                            Washington, DC 20006

Appointments:   Please call 1-877-487-2778  

Payment:             Check or money order only

For more information on how to apply for a U.S. passport, including necessary documents and fees, please visit Travel.State.Gov.  U.S. citizens may also obtain passport information by phone, in English and Spanish, by calling the National Passport Information Center toll-free at 1-877-487-2778.