State Department officials have announced a new round of passport acceptance events nationwide, expanding in-person options for applicants throughout April.
Why It Matters
Passport demand has remained high as more Americans plan international travel.
These pop-up events are designed to make the application process easier by expanding access beyond standard weekday office hours.
What To Know
The U.S. State Department says it is hosting dozens of passport acceptance events across the country in April, giving applicants additional chances to apply in person at libraries, post offices, universities and community centers.
According to the department, the events are aimed at people who may have difficulty visiting a passport acceptance facility during regular business hours. Some will take place in the evenings, while many are scheduled on Saturdays.
Locations span more than a dozen states and U.S. territories, including New York, California, Texas, Florida, Illinois and Puerto Rico.
Several events do not require appointments, though others ask applicants to book ahead or call a listed phone number to reserve a slot. Each event will offer in‑person acceptance services, allowing applicants to submit passport applications, supporting documents and photos on site. Availability and appointment rules vary by location, with capacity often limited.
State Department officials note that these pop-up events are meant to supplement, not replace, existing passport acceptance facilities, which continue to operate nationwide. Applicants are encouraged to review event details carefully before attending, particularly whether an appointment is required and how long each event is scheduled to run.
List of April 2026 Events
April 9
- Westchester Regional Library (9445 Coral Way) — Miami, Florida
10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | No appointment required
- New Buffalo Township Library (33 N Thompson St) — New Buffalo, Michigan
11 a.m.–3 p.m. | No appointment required
April 10
- C.S.I Toa Baja (865 BO. Candelaria) — Toa Baja, Puerto Rico
9 a.m.–2 p.m. | No appointment required
April 11
- Gulf Shores Post Office — Gulf Shores, Alabama
8 a.m.–12 p.m. | Appointment required, call 251‑968‑2231
- Garden Grove Courtyard Center (12372 Main St) — Garden Grove, California
9 a.m.–3 p.m. | Appointment required
- UC Irvine — Irvine, California
8 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Appointment required
- VFW Post 755 (2211 Old Jacksonville Rd) — Springfield, Illinois
9 a.m.–11 a.m. | No appointment required
- Stratton Post Office — Stratton, Maine
8 a.m.–12 p.m. | No appointment required
- Minneapolis Passport Agency — Minneapolis, Minnesota
9 a.m.–2 p.m. | Appointment required
- Fulton Post Office — Fulton, New York
12 p.m.–3 p.m. | No appointment required
- University of Texas — El Paso, Texas
11 a.m.–4 p.m. | No appointment required
- Reston Post Office — Reston, Virginia
9 a.m.–1 p.m. | Appointment required, call 703‑689‑9874
April 14
- Oakland Community Center (614 Dr. Van Zee Rd) — Oakland, Iowa
4 p.m.–8 p.m. | No appointment required
- Casa Alcaldía (Calle Georgetti Frente A Plaza De Recreo) — Barceloneta, Puerto Rico
9 a.m.–2 p.m. | No appointment required
April 16
- Wake County Commons Building (4011 Carya Dr) — Raleigh, North Carolina
9 a.m.–2 p.m. | No appointment required
- Coliseo Raymond Dalmau (Carr. 2km 99.2) — Quebradillas, Puerto Rico
9 a.m.–2 p.m. | No appointment required
April 17
- Port Washington Public Library — Port Washington, New York
1 p.m.–4 p.m. | Appointment required, call 516‑869‑6311
- Mount St Joseph University Athletic Complex (5771 Delhi Rd) — Cincinnati, Ohio
4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. | No appointment required
- Ventana Al Mar (Calle Comercio, Cerca Plaza Del Mercado, Carr 115) — Rincón, Puerto Rico
9 a.m.–2 p.m. | No appointment required
- La Porte Branch Library (600 South Broadway St) — La Porte, Texas
1 p.m.–4 p.m. | No appointment required
April 18
- Charlotte County Clerk of Courts — Punta Gorda, Florida
8 a.m.–12 p.m. | No appointment required
- Aiea Library (99‑374 Pohai Pl) — Aiea, Hawaii
9 a.m.–4 p.m. | Appointment required
- Franklin Park Library (10311 Grand Ave) — Franklin Park, Illinois
8 a.m.–2 p.m. | Appointment required, call 847‑671‑8242
- Oregon Public Library — Oregon, Illinois
10 a.m.–2 p.m. | No appointment required
- Rowley Post Office — Rowley, Massachusetts
8 a.m.–1 p.m. | No appointment required
- Sublimity Post Office — Sublimity, Oregon
9 a.m.–3 p.m. | No appointment required
- Atascocita Branch Library (19520 Pinehurst Trail Dr) — Atascocita, Texas
1 p.m.–4 p.m. | No appointment required
April 21
- Brewster Post Office — Brewster, Massachusetts
3 p.m.–6 p.m. | No appointment required
- Medway Village USPS — Medway, Massachusetts
1:30 p.m.–4 p.m. | Appointment required, call 508‑657‑3933
- Howell Township Public Library (318 Old Tavern Rd) — Howell, New Jersey
10 a.m.–1 p.m. | No appointment required
April 22
- Medway Village USPS — Medway, Massachusetts
1:30 p.m.–4 p.m. | Appointment required, call 508‑657‑3933
- Great Neck House (14 Arrandale Ave) — Great Neck, New York
3 p.m.–7 p.m. | Appointment required, call 516‑869‑6311
- Centro 2Gen (Calle Carrion Muduro #29) — Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico
9 a.m.–2 p.m. | No appointment required
- Lopez Island Library (2225 Fisherman Bay Rd) — Lopez Island, Washington
9 a.m.–3 p.m. | Appointment required, call 360‑378‑2163
April 23
- Merrimac Post Office — Merrimac, Massachusetts
9 a.m.–1 p.m. | Appointment required, call 978‑346‑7400
- Alcaldía Trujillo Alto Salon De Actos (Calle Dr. Fernández 212) — Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico
9 a.m.–2 p.m. | No appointment required
April 24
- Fairbanks Branch Library (7122 Gessner Rd) — Houston, Texas
1 p.m.–4 p.m. | No appointment required
April 25
- Anniston Post Office — Anniston, Alabama
9 a.m.–12 p.m. | No appointment required
- Santa Cruz County Clerk’s Office — Santa Cruz, California
9 a.m.–1 p.m. | Appointment required, call 831‑454‑2060
- Walnut City Hall — Walnut, California
8 a.m.–12 p.m. | Appointment required, call 909‑348‑0749
- Public Safety Academy (300 Oldham Rd) — Wayne, New Jersey
10 a.m.–2 p.m. | Appointment required
- Livonia Central School (40 Spring St.) — Livonia, New York
1 p.m.–4 p.m. | No appointment required
- Morris Fire Department (117 E Main St) — Morris, New York
9 a.m.–1 p.m. | No appointment required
- Guy R Brewer Event Space (19701 Linden Blvd) — St. Albans, New York
10 a.m.–2 p.m. | No appointment required
- Los Fresnos City Hall (520 E Ocean Blvd) — Los Fresnos, Texas
9 a.m.–1 p.m. | No appointment required
- Hunters Glen HOA (790 Lexington Blvd) — Missouri City, Texas
10 a.m.–2 p.m. | Appointment required
April 27
- Seaford Public Library (2234 Jackson Ave) — Seaford, New York
10 a.m.–2 p.m. | Appointment required, call 516‑812‑3100
April 28
- Clifton Senior Center (900 Clifton Ave, Building C5) — Clifton, New Jersey
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Appointment required
- Coop. San Jose (Carr 1 KM 50.3) — Cidra, Puerto Rico
9 a.m.–2 p.m. | No appointment required
- UTA Passport Office — Arlington, Texas
12 p.m.–5 p.m. | No appointment required
April 29
- Pinellas County Clerk of Court — Clearwater, Florida
4:30 p.m.–6 p.m. | Appointment required
- UPR – Bayamón (Carr 174, Num 170, Parque Industrial Minillas) — Bayamón, Puerto Rico
9 a.m.–2 p.m. | No appointment required
