As of July 2022, the processing times shared by the U.S. Department of State for a passport application are eight to 11 weeks. The processing time of a passport starts as soon as it’s received by a ...

Are you traveling internationally for the first time? You’ll need to secure a passport, which attests not only to a person’s identity but also their nationality when crossing borders. In 2021, the U.

The Tuesday, March 10 fair at the Northwest Post Office, 1625 Walker Ave. NW, starts at 11 a.m. Officials will serve applicants first-come, first-served, so recommend arriving early.

People attending the local passport fairs will be served on a “first come, first served” basis, officials say.

Residents in Merced County can apply in person at two upcoming passport events. The county will host a “special passport acceptance fair” in Gustine on Friday, March 27, and another in Los Banos on ...