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Commemorative Passport Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary
Learn about the commemorative U.S. passport celebrating America’s 250th anniversary and how to apply for one.
About the commemorative passport
The Department of State created a special U.S. passport ("Patriot Passport") to commemorate the historic occasion of America’s 250th anniversary. This special passport has custom artwork and enhanced images on the front, back, and inside covers. It has all the same advanced security features that make the U.S. passport the most secure travel and identity document in the world. The Department is now offering Americans across the country the opportunity to apply for one of these 250,000 special and historic passports.
Front cover
Outside front cover of the commemorative passport
Inside front
Inside front cover of the commemorative passport
Inside back
Inside back cover of the commemorative passport
Back cover
Outside back cover of the commemorative passport
Issuance of the commemorative passport
In response to popular demand, the Department of State is offering Americans across the United States the opportunity to apply for the limited-edition commemorative passport ("Patriot Passport") at all of our passport agencies and centers.
The Commemorative Passport is now available nationwide
Option 1: Make an in-person appointment at a passport agency or center near you.
All passport agencies and centers can issue the commemorative passport. Proof of urgent international travel is only required if you are traveling within 2 weeks and need expedited processing.
- Appointments for expedited or routine service can be made by calling 1-877-487-2778. Select option 9 when you reach the main menu.
- Once your appointment is booked, you will receive an appointment confirmation email.
- At your appointment, tell employee processing your application that you would like to receive the commemorative passport book.
Option 2: Apply at a passport application event hosted by a passport agency or center.
- Regular fees and processing times will generally apply, and your commemorative passport will be mailed to you.
Check out this list of upcoming events to find one near you. Continue to check this page for additional opportunities to apply for a commemorative passport.
| Location | City | State | Date | Time | Appointments Required? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
El Paso Passport Agency |
El Paso |
TX |
Wed, October 21 |
7:30am-11:30am |
|
Dena’ina Center (60 W 7th Ave)
|
Anchorage |
AK |
Thurs, October 22 |
9am-3pm |
|
Dena’ina Center (600 W 7th Ave)
|
Anchorage |
AK |
Fri, October 23 |
9am-3pm |
|
Dena’ina Center (600 W 7th Ave)
|
Anchorage |
AK |
Sat, October 24 |
9am-3pm |
|
Western Passport Center |
Tucson |
AZ |
Sat, November 7 |
9am-2pm |
No appointment required. |
Manchester Center Post Office (3452 Richville Road) |
Manchester Center |
VT |
Mon, November 9 |
10am-2pm |
Yes, dial 1-877-487-2778 |
Stowe Town Clerk Memorial Room (67 Main Street) |
Stowe |
VT |
Thurs, November 12 |
10am-2pm |
Yes, dial 1-877-487-2778 |
Hardwick Post Office (52 Mill Street) |
Hardwick |
VT |
Fri, November 13 |
10am-2pm |
Yes, dial 1-877-487-2778 |
The commemorative passport has 26 pages, just like the standard passport book design. Large format passport books have 52 pages, but use the existing design, not the commemorative passport artwork.
If you make an appointment at the Washington Passport Agency in Washington, D.C. and request a large passport book, it cannot be printed onsite. We will collect your materials and electronically transfer your application to a facility where we print large passport books. Your new passport can be sent to you via standard USPS Priority mail or trackable 1 to 3 day delivery.
Application forms
Applications for commemorative passport use the State Department's established passport application forms, the DS-82 or DS-11, depending on your eligibility.
Fees
Applications for the commemorative passport follow the State Department’s established schedule of passport fees.