JAMESTOWN, NC — The U.S. Postal Service is making it more convenient for postal customers needing passport services in the Jamestown area.

Effective Tuesday, April 14, 2015, customers can now apply for a U.S. Passport at the Post Office located at 203 E Main Street in Jamestown. Passports will be processed by appointment only.

Passports will be processed Monday through Friday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Identification, including a copy, is required to prove U.S. citizenship, such as:

• Previously issued, undamaged U.S. passport
• Certified birth certificate issued by the city, county, or state
• Consular report of birth abroad or birth certificate
• Naturalization certificate
• Certificate of citizenship

In addition, one current ID is required, such as:

• Naturalization certificate
• Valid driver's license
• Current government ID (city, state or federal)
• Current military ID (military and dependents)

Passport fees are as follows: Adults: Books - $110, Cards - $30; Children (under 16): Books - $80, Cards - $15. USPS Fees: $25 execution fee; photos (if needed) - $15.

For appointments, please call (336) 931-9320 and leave a message for an agent to return your call. For questions, contact the office directly at (336) 454-2124.

The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

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