By Richard Barber, Office In Charge Naples

Naples, FL —The Naples Post Office is holding a Passport Fair at its’ Coco River Branch, located at 1130 Creekside Way, on June 13, 2009 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.

Individuals participating in the passport fair should bring:

• a completed application available from www.usps.com, (do not sign it until instructed to by the passport clerk)
• proof of identity (a valid permanent state driver’s license, a government ID or military ID, previous passport, Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization Certificate)
• proof of U.S. citizenship (previous passport, certified birth certificate issued from the state with a raised, embossed, impressed or multicolored seal and the registrars’ signature and date of certificate filing)
• Social Security Number

Department of State fees vary according to age and type. They must be made by money order, check, bank draft, or cashier’s check made payable to the U.S. Department of State; debit and credit card payment is not available. Charges include:

• passport book ages 16 and under - $60
• passport book over age 16 - $75
• passport card ages 16 and under - $10
• passport card over age 16 - $20

For more information about passport cards or the application process, please visit the State Department website at www.travel.state.gov.

The Postal Service charges a processing fee of $25 per application. This may be made in cash, money order, or check made payable to the Postal Service. Passport photos are also available for $15 per set.

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