U.S. Passport Day

IMPORTANT: Enrollment service providers will take a break between 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

On Friday, August 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal will host a Passport Day in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State and IDEMIA, a TSA PreCheck authorized enrollment provider, to assist individuals with passport renewals, first-time passport applications, and TSA PreCheck enrollment.

The event is open to the public and will take place at Connecticut’s Old State House at 800 Main Street from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., except between the hours of 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. The TSA PreCheck program is open to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals and lawful permanent residents.

Passport applications and renewals provided by the CT Passport Agency:

First-time passport applicants will be required to complete a Passport Application Form and present a valid photo ID and proof of U.S. citizenship, such as an original birth certificate or naturalization certificate.

For passport renewals, a completed Passport Application Form, an old passport, and a recent passport photo will be required, along with the passport renewal fee.

For new and renewed passports, a 2-inch x 2-inch passport photo taken in the last 6 months is required. If you require a passport photo on the day of the event, Camera Bar, a local business located at 75 Asylum Street, is about two blocks away from the Passport Day event and can provide a passport photo for $10.62 day of.

RSVP to apply for or renew a U.S. passport here. Fill out and print your passport application here.

U.S. citizens can apply for both U.S. passport books and U.S. passport cards at Passport Day.

U.S. Passport Books: Valid for international travel by air, sea, or land

Validity: 10 years for adults (age 16 & older)

5 years for minors (under age 16)

Cost for First-Time Applicants: $165 for adults (age 16 & older)

$135 for minors (under age 16)

Cost for Renewal Applicants: $130 for adults (age 16 & older)

U.S. Passport Cards: Valid when entering the U.S. from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda at land or seaports-of-entry. Not valid for international travel by air.

Validity: 10 years for adults (age 16 & older)

5 years for minors (under age 16)

Cost for First-Time Applicants: $65 for adults (age 16 & older)

$50 for minors (under age 16)

Cost for Renewal Applicants: $30 for adults (age 16 & older)

TSA PreCheck enrollment provided by IDEMIA:

TSA PreCheck enrollment requires that applicants provide proof of identity, proof of citizenship, fingerprints, and a photo. IDEMIA offers TSA PreCheck enrollment for $76.75 and if approved, travelers get a five-year membership with the program.

TSA PreCheck was created in December 2011 as a way to provide low-risk travelers with a smoother experience through airport security. Enrolled members have access to TSA PreCheck dedicated screening lanes at over 200 participating U.S. airports nationwide and 99% of members wait 10 minutes or less in a screening lane. TSA PreCheck passengers travel with ease and keep their shoes, belts, and light jackets on and keep laptops, 3-1-1 liquids, and food items in their bags.

Apply for TSA PreCheck new enrollment or renewal with IDEMIA here.