Going into the 26th day of the partial government shutdown, the U.S. Postal Service of Indiana would like to reassure Hoosiers that passport services will still be provided as usual.
INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) – Going into the 26th day of the partial government shutdown, the U.S. Postal Service of Indiana would like to reassure Hoosiers that passport services will still be provided as usual.
Last week, the U.S. State Department announced that it is still processing passport applications. However, processing times still remain at four to six weeks for routine service or two to three weeks for expedited service.
Passport fees are $145 total for adults 16 years and older. That includes a payment of $35 to the Postal Service for its processing fee and $110 payable to the Department of State for the passport application fee.
For people under the age of 16, the total cost is $115, which includes a $35 processing fee to the Postal Service and $80 payable to the State Department.
The USPS also offers a passport photo service for $15.
When you go to the USPS for passport services, you must:
- Bring in proper proof of American citizenship. This must be either a certified birth certificate issued by the city, country or state; a previous U.S. passport; a certificate of citizenship; or a naturalization certificate. Note: A hospital-issued birth certificate alone is not acceptable.
- Bring in proof of identity. This must be either a previous U.S. passport, a naturalization certificate; a certificate of citizenship; or a current valid driver’s license, a government ID or military photo ID.
- Pay in cash or check. Credit or debit cards, as well as cash or checks, may be used to cover the cost of photos and acceptance fees.
- All applicants must appear in person (including minors). Applicants under the age of 16 must appear with both parents. If one parent is not available, a notarized authorization from the absent parent is required.
To save time, you can download a passport application at the Department of State website.
