Scheduling a Passport Appointment with the US Postal Service

As more and more Americans venture abroad, it's no surprise that demand for passports has skyrocketed in recent years. County clerks and other state and municipal government offices alone couldn't handle the surge, leading the United States Postal Service (USPS) to begin offering passport services a few decades ago.

Today, the USPS offers this essential service at over 7,000 passport application acceptance facilities across the United States and its territories. The vast majority of these locations can be found in local post offices, making it more convenient than ever for Americans to get their passports.

To schedule an appointment, you can visit the USPS Retail Customer Appointment Scheduler (RCAS) tool on . With RCAS, you can preview your mail and manage packages when you're not home, and even schedule appointments with a regional Postal Service public relations professional. For more information, please visit the USPS Newsroom at .

Before scheduling an appointment, make sure to review the requirements for passport applications for children under 16. These special requirements include submitting proof of citizenship, identification documents, and a completed DS-11 application form.

When you arrive at your scheduled appointment, be prepared to bring the following items:

* A passport photo (if not available at the selected Post Office location)

* Proof of identity (valid driver's license, government employee ID, military ID)

* Proof of citizenship and identification documents (sent with the application, but bring originals for proof documentation)

* Completed DS-11 application form

According to Kelly Sigmon, vice president of Retail Operations, 'The RCAS tool provides customers with an easy, convenient way to schedule appointments to apply for their passport at one of the 4,800 Post Offices which offer passport services, and some offices offer photo services as well.'

Don't forget that the USPS accepts passport applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State, providing a streamlined process for Americans seeking international travel.

To get started, simply visit the USPS website and schedule an appointment today!

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