Stockdale Post Office to Host Passport Fair: No Appointments Needed

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is ensuring U.S. citizens are travel-ready by hosting a passport fair on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at the Stockdale Post Office. No appointments are required for the event, and customers are encouraged to arrive early as service will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis until maximum capacity is reached.

Due to the high volume of passport customers at all locations, a cut-off time may be necessary when wait times exceed hours of operation. To avoid delays, the USPS recommends arriving as early as possible.

Passport Fair Details

The passport fair will be held at the following location:

Stockdale Post Office
5501 Stockdale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.

To expedite the process, customers are advised to fill out forms ahead of time. Application forms and information on the costs and how to apply for a passport book and/or passport card can be found at usps.com/passport or travel.state.gov/passport. Customers can also obtain passport information by phone, in English and Spanish, by calling the National Passport Information Center toll-free at (877) 487-2778.

Passport Application Requirements

Applicants need a valid form of photo identification and proof of citizenship to apply for a passport. Acceptable forms of identification include a current or previous U.S. passport, naturalization certificate, certificate of citizenship, or a current and valid driver’s license, government ID, or military ID. A photocopy of the identification – front and back – must be submitted with the passport application.

Proof of citizenship can include any one of the following:

• Certified birth certificate issued by the city, county, or state
• Naturalization certificate or certificate of citizenship
• An expired passport

For more information on passport application and renewal, visit Passport Application & Passport Renewal | USPS. For information on authorizing the issuance of a child’s passport, visit Children Under 16 (state.gov).

The USPS continues to serve as a vital resource for U.S. citizens preparing for international travel, offering convenient and accessible services like the upcoming passport fair.