Need a US passport fast? Go to El Paso Passport Day on Saturday

How fast can you get a passport?

That's a question many of us have asked while preparing for a trip to Mexico, Europe or other destinations.

Here is a guide to getting a passport in time for that upcoming trip:

El Paso Passport Day

The El Paso Passport Agency will have a special passport day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at 303 N. Oregon St. in downtown. Applicants will not be required to make an appointment.

The El Paso Passport Agency offers an expedited service, which costs an extra $60, for passport applicants who wish to have the document in less than a week.

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Applicants should bring their filled out but unsigned applications from travel.state.gov, a passport-size photo and have their payment ready.

An adult passport costs $145, including processing fees. The adult passport card is $65. Personal and cashier's checks are accepted, as well as credit and debit cards. Cash is accepted, but only exact change.

First-time applicants for passports

If you're applying for a passport for the first time or are younger than 18, you'll likely have to fill out a DS-11 form and bring the following items with you:

Completed DS-11 form

Proof of citizenship: A birth certificate or more than one of these other documents, as well as a photocopy of the documents on 8 ½ inch by 11 inch paper.

Proof of identity: Original identification, such as a driver's license or government employee identification, or choose from a list of other acceptable items.

A recent 2-by-2-inch color photograph that is has a full front view of the face. This can be taken at U.S. Postal Service offices or various pharmacies. It also can be taken at the Mills Building at 303 N. Oregon St.

Fees are generally $145 for a first-time adult passport and $115 for a passport for a minor, but a calculator is available to determine passport fees.

Renewing your passport

A filled out DS-82 form.

Your old passport.

A regulation-size passport photo.

A $110 renewal fee.

Need it fast? Here's what you need to know about expedited service

If you need a passport in a hurry, there are several ways to expedite your application.

If you are traveling within two weeks, make an appointment at an expedited center or attend El Paso Passport Day. There will be a $60 expedited fee on top of the regular fees.

If traveling in less than four to six weeks, expedite at an acceptance facility or expedite a renewal by mail

If traveling in more than four to six weeks, apply at an acceptance facility or renew by mail

More information on how to apply for a U.S. passport, including necessary documents and fees, is available at travel.state.gov. U.S. citizens also may obtain passport information by phone, in English and Spanish, by calling the National Passport Information Center toll-free at 877-487-2778.