Passport Fair
NC State Global provides agents and appointments for students to have their U.S. passport applications processed. Pictures also provided for a small fee.
Passport Fair
- Dates for the Spring 2025 Passport Fair will be announced on this page soon.
- Appointments will be required for all passport applications and renewals
- Passport processing times are currently 6-8 weeks for routine service, and 2-3 weeks for expedited service
Scheduling your appointment
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Answer the following questions to confirm the necessity of an appointment and to gain access to the appointment request form.
What to bring to your appointment
All Appointments
Adults (Non-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
- DS-11 completed in black ink
- Photo Id and front and back photocopies
- Certified copy of birth certificate and photocopy
- Passport photo
- Required Fees
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
- DS-11 completed in black ink
- Photo Id from both parents (with front and back photocopies) or acceptable alternative
- Certified copy of birth certificate and photocopy
- Passport photo
- Required Fees
Renewals (Adults ONLY)
If you are eligible for a Renewal, you can submit your own Renewal application yourself through the 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
Go to travel.state.gov for more information
- DS-11 completed in black ink
- Photo Id and front and back photocopies
- Expired Passport and photocopy
- Certified copy of birth certificate and photocopy
- Passport photo (please pay the passport photo fee below if you want one taken at the fair)
- Required Fees
Renewals (Minors ONLY)
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.
Go to travel.state.gov for more information
- DS-11 completed in black ink
- Photo Id from both parents (with front and back photocopies) or acceptable alternative
- Expired Passport and photocopy
- Copy of Birth Certificate and photocopy
- Passport photo (please pay the passport photo fee below if you want one taken at the fair)
- Required Fees
Required fees
- Execution Fee must be paid prior to the appointment
- If you would like to have your passport photo taken at the fair, please pay the passport photo fee prior to your appointment (please note this is non-refundable)
- Passport Book fees should be made payable to “U.S Department of State” in a check or money order that you bring with you to your appointment
| Fee | Additional information | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Execution Fee | $36.05 | |
| (Execution fee $35.00) | ||
| (Convenience fee $1.05) | ||
| Passport Book (minor) | $100.00 – $160.00 | |
| (6-8 week processing: $100.00) | ||
| (2-3 week processing: $160.00) | ||
| Passport Book (adult) | $130.00 – $220.00 | |
| (6-8 week processing: $130.00) | ||
| (2-3 week processing: $220.00) | ||
| 1-2 Day Delivery | $19.53 | |
| Passport Photo | $7.21 | |
| (Convenience fee $0.21) |
Refund Policy
All fees are non-refundable if the passport application is accepted for processing.
Passport photo fees are non-refundable
Contact
- For questions or cancellations, please email: ncstatepassportfair@ncsu.edu
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
If you are unable to attend this passport fair, please consider making an appointment at the Wake County Register of Deeds or at North Carolina Central University.