Passport Fair

• If you missed our spring Passport fair, please consider making an appointment at the Wake County Register of Deeds or at North Carolina Central University. See our Passport Resources site for a list of alternate locations where you can apply for a passport.
• Passport processing times are currently 4-6 weeks for routine service and 2-3 weeks for expedited service.

NC State’s Spring Passport fair will be held by the Study Abroad Office in partnership with NC Central’s Passport Office.

Passport Requirements Adults (not eligible for renewal)

If this is your first passport, or you don’t qualify for a renewal (for example, if you were a minor when you applied for your last passport). Go to travel.state.gov for more information.

• Passport Application, DS-11 (State Department Form Filler)
• Proof of Citizenship (i.e., a certified copy of birth certificate and photocopy)
• Photo ID and front and back black/white photocopy
• Passport photo (photos can be taken at the fair for $7)
• Execution Fee (paid online after scheduling and in advance of appointment)
• Required Passport Fee – payable by check or money order to the “U.S. Department of State”, include applicant’s full name and date of birth

Passport Requirements for Minors

Children ages 15 and under cannot apply for a passport by themselves. Both parents must be present with photo ID’S, if one parent is not present you must additionally bring a form DS-3053 signed and notarized with copy of the driver’s license (front and back) per each child. 
Children ages 16 and 17 should attend with one parent to show parental awareness.
Go to travel.state.gov for more information.

• Passport Application, DS-11 (State Department Form Filler)
• Photo Id from both parents (with front and back photocopies) or acceptable alternative
• Proof of Citizenship (i.e., certified copy of birth certificate and photocopy)
• Passport photo (photos can be taken at the fair for $7)
• Execution Fee (paid online after scheduling and in advance of appointment)
• Required Passport Fee – payable by check or money order to the “U.S. Department of State”, include applicant’s full name and date of birth

Renewals (Adults ONLY)

If you are eligible for a renewal application, you can submit the Renewal online or you can submit by USPS mail, without having to visit any passport office or attend the Passport Fair. Only schedule an appointment if your previous passport expired more than five years ago and was issued more than 15 years ago or if you are otherwise ineligible for renewal by mail.

• Online Renewal Application
• Photo Id and front and back photocopies
• Expired Passport and photocopy
• Certified copy of birth certificate and photocopy
• Passport photo (photos can be taken at the NC State Passport Fair for $7 on a walk-in basis)
• Required Passport Fee – payable online by credit or debit card

Required fees

• Passport Book fees- payable by check or money order to the “U.S. Department of State”, include applicant’s full name and date of birth
• All fees are non-refundable if the passport application is accepted for processing
• Passport photo fees are non-refundable

Fee	Additional information	Cost
Execution Fee		$36.05 (inclusdes convenience fee)
Passport Book (minor)		$100.00 – $160.00
	(4-6 week processing: $100.00)
	(2-3 week processing: $160.00)
Passport Book (adult)		$130.00 – $220.00
	(4-6 week processing: $130.00)
	(2-3 week processing: $220.00)
1-2 Day Delivery		$21.36
Passport Photo		$7.21( includes convenience fee)

Parking

• The simplest parking is by credit card only at the Public Pay Lot at the intersection of Dan Allen and Cates Ave:
  • From the parking lot, we are a 5-6 minute walk straight down Cates Avenue.
  • Click here for map/directions

Additional information and options

For questions or cancellations, please email ncstatepassportfair@ncsu.edu.