Somerton passport fair set for October 27; walk-ins welcome, RSVP recommended

Somerton City Hall will host a passport fair Tuesday, October 27, from 3 to 6 p.m., offering help with first applications and renewals, according to the Office of Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva.

The organizer's listing describes the fair as a passport acceptance event with the State Department. City Hall is at 143 N. State Avenue.

Walk-ins are welcome, and an RSVP is recommended. The registration page displayed free appointment options when checked Saturday morning. Readers should check the live form for current availability.

Passport fees still apply. The State Department's current fee schedule lists a $130 application fee and a separate $35 acceptance fee for an adult passport book using Form DS-11. An eligible adult book renewal costs $130. A book for a child under 16 costs $100 plus the $35 acceptance fee. Passport cards and optional services have different fees.

For a first application, the organizer asks applicants to bring a completed, printed DS-11, an original citizenship document and a copy, photo identification and a copy, and a passport photo measuring 2 by 2 inches taken within the past six months. The listing says cash payments will not be accepted.

The fair also advertises renewal assistance. Adults seeking that service should bring their most recent passport, a completed DS-82 if eligible, a recent passport photo, and payment.

Children under 16 must be present. Families should review the State Department's parent and guardian consent requirements before attending, particularly if one parent cannot appear.

The listing does not promise same-day passport issuance. Applicants with questions about payment methods, family registration, or a particular application should confirm those details with Grijalva's office before the fair.