Did you know that September is Passport Awareness Month? Each year, the U.S. Department of State dedicates this month to reminding travelers about the importance of passport readiness. With long processing times and increasing travel demand, Passport Awareness Month 2025 is the perfect time to check your passport status, renew early, or apply for the first time.
RushMyPassport is proud to participate in this initiative, helping travelers get passports quickly, accurately, and stress-free.
What is Passport Awareness Month?
Passport Awareness Month is a nationwide initiative to promote awareness of passport requirements, validity rules, and the benefits of staying travel-ready.
In 2025, this campaign is more important than ever due to ongoing passport delays and extended processing times. As a registered participant in the U.S. Department of State Hand-Carry Program through Expedited Travel LLC, RushMyPassport supports Passport Awareness Month by providing technology, tools, and expert guidance to simplify the application process.
Why Passport Awareness Month Matters in 2025
For international travel, a valid passport is essential. Here’s why this year is especially important:
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Processing Delays: Standard processing takes 4–6 weeks (plus mailing). Expedited service through the U.S. Department of State reduces that to 2–3 weeks.
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Faster Options Available: With RushMyPassport you can expedite even further — as little as 1 week, with application reviews to avoid common mistakes.
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Visa Considerations: Some countries require entry visas that can take weeks to secure. Planning ahead or using expedited visa services can save your trip.
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Six-Month Validity Rule: Many destinations require that your passport be valid for at least six months beyond your return date. If yours is expiring soon, it’s best to renew now.
How Can RushMyPassport Help?
- Expedited Passport Services: RushMyPassport continues to offer expedited passport processing in as little as 1 business day, 3-5 business days, 10 business days, 3 weeks, and 6 week service options available for all U.S. Passport types. This helps travelers obtain their passports swiftly and by U.S. Department of State regulations.
- Online Application Assistance: The company provides an easy-to-use online platform that guides applicants through the passport application process step by step with detailed instructions, reducing errors and simplifying the overall experience.
- Dedicated Customer Support: RushMyPassport’s team of expert passport advisors is there to help every step of the way. This allows applicants to get assistance with any questions or concerns about the passport application process, and support is available via phone, email, or chat.
- Educational Resources: The company publishes informative articles, blog posts, and social media content on passport-related topics, such as passport renewals, child passports, travel restrictions, and passport validity rules. These resources are designed to educate further and inform travelers.
- Passport Photo Compliance Tools: Simplify the passport photo process with convenient tools like RushMyPhoto, Passport Photo Creator app or by visiting a nearby FedEx Office. These resources enable applicants to swiftly capture an ideal passport photo that adheres to government requirements.
Upcoming Passport Fairs
The list below is provided by the U.S. Department of State website. New events are added weekly so be sure to check out their page for the latest updates. Using the Acceptance Facility Search Tool, you can also locate a facility near you.
September 2025
| Location | City | State | Date | Time | Appointments Required? |
| Essex County Clerk’s Office (221 Hollywood Ave) | Fairfield | NJ | Wed, Sep 3 | 9am-3pm | Yes |
| Passaic County Clerk (537 Totowa Rd) | Totowa | NJ | Thu, Sep 4 | 5pm-7pm | Yes |
| Western Carolina University Passport Services | Cullowhee | NC | Fri, Sep 5 | 9am-3pm | Yes |
| Bibb County Superior Court Clerk’s Office | Macon | GA | Sat, Sep 6 | 8:30am-12pm | No |
| Glen Ellyn Public Library | Glen Ellyn | IL | Sat, Sep 6 | 9:30am-4pm | No |
| Passaic County Clerk (44 Lyall Rd) | Clifton | NJ | Sat, Sep 6 | 9am-1pm | Yes |
| Irvington Public Library (5 Civic Square) | Irvington | NJ | Sat, Sep 6 | 9am-12pm | Yes |
| Passaic County Clerk (445 Lafayette Ave) | Hawthorne | NJ | Tue, Sep 9 | 10am-1pm | Yes |
| Passaic County Clerk (401 Grand St, RM 130) | Paterson | NJ | Tue, Sep 9 | 4:30pm-7pm | Yes |
| Passaic County Clerk (1237 Ringwood Ave) | Haskell | NJ | Tue, Sep 9 | 4:30pm-7pm | Yes |
| Essex County Clerk’s Office (600 Bloomfield Ave) | Verona | NJ | Tue, Sep 9 | 9am-3pm | Yes |
| Rainsville Post Office | Rainsville | AL | Wed, Sep 10 | 8am-4pm | No |
| Passaic County Clerk (510 Belmont Ave, Floor 3) | Haledon | NJ | Wed, Sep 10 | 5pm-7pm | Yes |
| Bergen County Clerk (475 Corportate Dr) | Mahwah | NJ | Wed, Sep 10 | 10am-2pm | No |
| Essex County Clerk’s Office (560 Northfield Ave) | West Orange | NJ | Wed, Sep 10 | 9am-3pm | Yes |
| Rainsville Post Office | Rainsville | AL | Thu, Sep 11 | 8am-4pm | No |
| Passaic County Clerk (225 Main St) | Little Falls | NJ | Thu, Sep 11 | 10am-1pm | Yes |
| Rainsville Post Office | Rainsville | AL | Fri, Sep 12 | 8am-4pm | No |
| Civic Center Library (3839 North Drinkwater Blvd – 2nd Floor) | Scottsdale | AZ | Sat, Sep 13 | 10:30am-3:15-pm | Yes |
| Oregon Public Library (100 S Washington St.) | Byron | IL | Sat, Sep 13 | 10am-3pm | No |
| Essex County Clerk’s Office (230 Adam St) | Newark | NJ | Sat, Sep 13 | 9am-12pm | Yes |
| Passaic County Clerk (401 Grand St, RM 130) | Paterson | NJ | Sat, Sep 13 | 9am-12pm | Yes |
| Passaic County Clerk (1237 Ringwood Ave) | Haskell | NJ | Sat, Sep 13 | 9am-12pm | Yes |
| University of Texas at Dallas | Dallas | TX | Sat, Sep 13 | 9am-12pm | Yes, call (972)883-4715 |
| Kilmanock Post Office | Kilmarnock | VA | Sat, Sep 13 | 11am-3pm | No |
| Cranston Public Library James T. Gilles Room (140 Sockanosset Cross Rd) | Cranston | RI | Sat, Sep 13 | 11am-1pm | Yes |
| Essex County Clerk’s Office (30 Clinton Rd) | West Caldwell | NJ | Tue, Sep 16 | 9am-3pm | Yes |
| Essex County Clerk’s Office (221 Hollywood Ave) | Fairfield | NJ | Wed, Sep 17 | 9am-3pm | Yes |
| Bergen County Clerk (59 Anderson Ave) | Fairview | NJ | Wed, Sep 17 | 10am-2pm | No |
| Passaic County Clerk (101 Hanburg Turnpike) | Bloomingdale | NJ | Thu, Sep 18 | 5pm-7pm | Yes |
| Essex County Clerk’s Office (44 Park Ave) | Nutley | NJ | Fri, Sep 19 | 9am-3pm | Yes |
| Crawford County Circuit Clerk | Van Buren | AR | Sat, Sep 20 | 10am-2pm | No |
| Stanislaus County Clerk Recorder | Modesto | CA | Sat, Sep 20 | 10am-5pm | No |
| Turlock Public Library | Turlock | CA | Sat, Sep 20 | 10am-2pm | No |
| St. Lucie County Clerk and Comptroller | Fort Pierce | FL | Sat, Sep 20 | 8am-1pm | No |
| Clerk of the Superior Court | Columbus | GA | Sat, Sep 20 | 9am-2pm | No |
| Fayette County Probate Court (1821 Heritage Pkwy) | Fayetteville | GA | Sat, Sep 20 | 9:30am-1pm | No |
| Cherokee County Clerk of Courts Annex | Woodstock | GA | Sat, Sep 20 | 9am-3pm | Yes, call (678)493-6529 |
| Addison Main Post Office | Addison | TX | Sat, Sep 20 | 8am-1pm | Yes |
| Yelm Municipal Court | Yelm | WA | Sun, Sep 21 | 8am-4:30pm | Yes, call (360)458-3242 |
| Lomita Post Office | Lomita | CA | Tue, Sep 23 | 8am-12pm | Yes, call (310)326-8295 |
| Hammond Post Office (2200 169 St, CLO/SULB Concourse) | Hammond | IN | Tue, Sep 23 | 11am-1pm | No |
| Essex County Clerk’s Office (600 Bloomfield Ave) | Verona | NJ | Tue, Sep 23 | 9am-3pm | Yes |
| Hammond Post Office (2200 169 St, CLO/SULB Concourse) | Hammond | IN | Wed, Sep 24 | 11am-1pm | No |
| Bergen County Clerk (350 Hudson Ave) | Washington Township | NJ | Wed, Sep 24 | 10am-2pm | No |
| Essex County Clerk’s Office (30 Clinton Rd) | West Caldwell | NJ | Wed, Sep 24 | 9am-3pm | Yes |
| Passaic County Clerk (900 Clifton Ave, Floor 1) | Clifton | NJ | Thu, Sep 25 | 10am-1pm | Yes |
| Essex County Clerk’s Office (560 Northfield Ave) | West Orange | NJ | Thu, Sep 25 | 9am-3pm | Yes |
| Passaic County Clerk (44 Rifle Camp Rd) | Woodland Park | NJ | Thu, Sep 25 | 5pm-7pm | Yes |
| Exterer Post Office | Exeter | CA | Sat, Sep 27 | 8am-1pm | No |
| DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court | Decatur | GA | Sat, Sep 27 | 8am-2pm | No |
| Aubrey Post Office | Aubrey | TX | Sat, Sep 27 | 8am-12pm | No |
| Jefferson County District Clerk’s Office | Beaumont | TX | Sat, Sep 27 | 9am-2pm | No |
| Atwood Post Office | Atwood | CA | Tue, Sep 30 | 8:30am-3:30pm | No |
| Hammond Post Office (1401 US-421, LSF Building) | Westville | IN | Tue, Sep 30 | 12pm-2pm | No |
| Passaic County Clerk (103 Overlook Ave) | North Haledon | NJ | Tue, Sep 30 | 10am-1pm | Yes |
FAQs About Passport Awareness Month 2025
When is Passport Awareness Month 2025?
It takes place every September. In 2025, Passport Awareness Month runs from September 1–30.
Do I need to attend a passport fair to renew my passport?
No. Most renewals can be done by mail. Passport fairs are designed for new applicants and children.
How fast can I get a passport with RushMyPassport?
Depending on your needs, you can get a passport in as little as 1 business day.
Why is passport validity important for international travel?
Many countries enforce the six-month validity rule, meaning your passport must be valid at least six months beyond your trip’s end date.
Editor’s Note: Updated August 2025. For the latest passport info, visit the U.S. Department of State.