NEW YORK – To make it easier to apply for a U.S. passport, two centrally-located post offices in the Bronx and Manhattan are hosting a Passport Fair on Sunday, June 3.

Special staffing will be on hand at each location dedicated to accepting passport applications and offering passport photo services. No appointments necessary and walk-ins are welcome.

To save time and simplify the submission process, USPS recommends bringing original documents and following these guidelines:

• Download and complete a passport application at www.travel.state.gov beforehand.
• Bring proper proof of U.S. citizenship (as shown on the application DS-11 dated 09/2013). This must be either a certified birth certificate issued by the city, county or state; naturalization certificate (a hospital-issued birth certificate alone is not acceptable); consular report of birth abroad; certificate of citizenship; or a previous U.S. passport.
• Bring proof of identity. This must be either: a recently issued U.S. passport; a recently issued naturalization certificate; a recently issued certificate of citizenship; or a current valid driver’s license, government ID or military photo ID.
• Bring a photocopy of your proof of identity.  Each applicant must bring a front and back photocopy of the ID that will be presented at the time of passport acceptance.
• The passport application requires a recent passport photograph of you (2” x 2” in size). Photo service is available at the Sunday event at the post office.
• All applicants must appear in person (including minors).
• Minors under the age of 16 must appear with both parents. If one parent is not available, a notarized authorization from the absent parent is required.

The Postal Service posted a new free online video with tips on applying for a U.S. passport and passport renewals at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkvAMz_tj18&sns=em.

The U.S. Department of State provides detailed guidelines for preparing passport applications and supporting documents as well as current processing times on their website at: www.travel.state.gov.

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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