Need A Passport? Check Out The Next Broome County Passport Fair

Need a passport for an upcoming trip or vacation? Maybe you missed the April Passport Fair. Well, no worries. Another passport fair is happening in Broome County this month (May 2026).

2nd Broome County Passport Fair

On May 5th, Broome County Clerk Aaron Martin and Town of Fenton Clerk Melodie Bowersox announced the next passport fair, hosted by the Broome County Clerk’s Office.

This passport fair will be held in the Board Room at the Town of Fenton Town Hall, located at 44 Park Street in Port Crane, on Monday, May 11th, from 5 to 7 p.m. An appointment must be made to participate in the passport fair.

To sign up, visit the passport fair website form page.

Some customers may not be able to travel to our downtown Binghamton office during normal business hours. So, our off-site passport fairs gives them this opportunity. This will be the second passport fair that the Town of Fenton has hosted.  The first one was an overwhelming success with a large turnout and we anticipate this one will also be well attended. Working with the County Clerk’s Office, we are pleased to provide this important service to the residents of Fenton and Broome County.- Town of Fenton Supervisor David Gunster

According to the announcement, application forms will be available, and photos can be taken on site on the day of the passport fair.  For those interested, a digital version of the application can be downloaded and printed in advance. Visit the Travel State Gov website for the forms.

What To Bring To The Passport Fair

First, make an appointment. Visit the passport fair website form page to do so. Bring:

•  An original or a certified copy of their birth certificate with both parents' names and a raised seal, and a photocopy (front and back), or a naturalization certificate
• Photo ID and a photocopy (front and back), or a current non-expired government ID
• Two checks to cover the fees. Cash and credit cards are not accepted at passport fairs.

In addition, applicants must know the places and dates of birth of their parents to accurately complete the passport application. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by their parents for a passport application.

It is advised to wear dark-colored clothing for the passport photo. Download passport application forms by clicking HERE. The form must be printed single-sided and filled out in black ink.

We’re pleased to partner with the Town of Fenton and Town Clerk Melodie Bowersox to provide passport services to residents of Broome County. Some customers may not be able to travel to our downtown Binghamton office during normal business hours. So, our off-site passport fairs gives them this opportunity.- Broome County Clerk, Aaron Martin

 

Fee? Why Yes, There Is

Passport fee for adult applications - $130, children under the age of 16 - $100.
Passport cards are available but can only be utilized for land and cruise ship travel at $30 for adults and $15 for children under the age of 16.

There is a $35 processing fee for each application and a $10 fee for each passport photo. For more information, visit the Broome County Clerk’s website.

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