Wake County Register of Deeds to host one-day passport fair on March 27

Passport Fair will feature food trucks, dedicated passport staff

passport booklet lying on a map

If international travel plans are in your future, mark your calendar for the Wake County Register of Deeds Passport Fair on Thursday, March 27. The fair runs from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. in Room 100 of the Wake County Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh.

The Passport Fair is open to the public, and appointments are not necessary – you can drop in at any time. Parking is free and easy.

“Applying for a passport can feel overwhelming, but our Passport Fair makes the process easy and stress-free,” said Tammy Brunner, Wake County Register of Deeds. “With expert staff ready to help and food trucks on-site, we’re making it simple—and even enjoyable—for residents to check this task off their list.”

Passports will not be issued on-site, but staff will execute your application and submit it to the U.S. Department of State with all documentation. It currently takes about eight weeks for passports to be processed routinely, plus mailing time. Expedited processing and delivery options are available. More details can be found at travel.state.gov.

Who can get a passport at the Passport Fair?

To be eligible, you must fall into at least one of the following categories:

  • You are applying for your first U.S. passport.
  • You are younger than 16.
  • Your previous U.S. passport was:
    • Issued when you were younger than 16.
    • Issued more than 15 years ago.
    • Lost, stolen, or damaged.
       

If you need to renew your current passport, you can do so by mail. More information is available at travel.state.gov.

What do I need to bring?

It’s critical that you bring all required documents. Double-check that you have everything before heading over! A complete checklist is available on the Register of Deeds website.

  • A completed passport application form.
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship (certified birth certificate, expired passport, or naturalization certificate).
  • Proof of identity (driver’s license, military ID, or other government-issued ID).
  • Passport photo (you can bring your own or have one taken at the fair for $12). A list of photo requirements is available at travel.state.gov.
  • Application and execution fees. A full list of passport fees is available here. Please note that Department of State fees can only be paid with a check or money order.
     

For more information, visit the Register of Deeds website at wake.gov/ROD, email ROD.Passports@wake.gov, or visit travel.state.gov.

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