STEVENSON, MD — The Stevenson Post Office will host a Passport Fair on Saturday, October 2 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., 10421 Stevenson Road, Stevenson, MD 21153. Postal officials will provide passport information to U.S. citizens and accept passport applications. 

The Post Office can assist customers in applying for either a passport book or a passport card with the State Dept. U.S. citizens must present a valid passport book when entering or re-entering the U.S. by air. U.S. citizens entering the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda at land borders and sea ports of entry must present a passport book, passport card, or other travel documents approved by the State Dept. The passport card cannot be used for air travel. The card has the same validity period as a passport book: 10 years for an adult, 5 years for children 15 and younger.

The Post Office recommends bringing the following items, to save you time and convenience, and to help your passport application process go smoothly:

• Bring proper proof of American citizenship. This must be either: a certified birth certificate issued by the city, county or state; a previous U.S. passport; a certificate of citizenship; or a naturalization certificate. (Note: a hospital-issued birth certificate alone is not acceptable.)
• Bring proof of identity. This must be either: a previous U.S. passport; a naturalization certificate; a certificate of citizenship; or a current valid driver’s license, government ID or military photo ID.
• The passport application requires two recent identical photographs. Photo services will be available on site for $15.
• To save time, you can download a passport application at usps.com/passport and complete it beforehand. All applicants must appear in person (including minors).

Adult or Child Passport Book
Current fees: $110 for Age 16 and over; Child Passport Book - $80 for Age 15 and under

Adult or Child Passport Card
Current fees: $30 for Age 16 and over; Child Passport Book - $15 for Age 15 and under

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