RIO DELL, CA — As world-travelers prepare their itineraries, the first stop is usually the Post Office. To help global trekkers prepare for their travel plans, the Rio Dell Post Office, 315 Wildwood Ave., Rio Dell, CA 95562 is holding a passport event on Tuesday, September 27, 2016, from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

Postal clerks will be on hand to provide passport information and to accept passport applications, with no appointments necessary.

To help speed up the process, customers should fill out forms ahead of time. Application forms and information on the costs and how to apply for a passport book and/or passport card can be found at usps.com/passportor travel.state.gov/passport. Customers can also obtain passport information by phone, in English and Spanish, by calling the National Passport Information Center toll-free at (877) 487-2778.

To apply for a passport, applicants need a valid form of photo identification, such as a current valid driver’s license, government ID or military photo ID. If you are renewing, simply bring in your old passport.

Once customers have a passport, they'll need a safe way to carry it. Fashionable USPS Passport Wallets, available in black or brown leather, are perfect for carrying important items, like a passport, cash, an ID, and up to seven credit cards. The wallets are available at passport acceptance offices and at usps.com/shop.

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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