BALTIMORE, MD — On Saturday, March 9, several Post Offices in the Baltimore District will participate in Passport Day in the USA 2013, the U.S. Department of State’s nationwide passport acceptance and community outreach event.
U.S. citizens must present a valid passport book when entering or re-entering the United States 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 U.S. government.
Passport application forms, information on the costs and how to apply for a passport book and/or passport card can be found at usps.com/passport or travel.state.gov/passport. U.S. citizens also may obtain passport information by phone, in English or Spanish, by calling the National Passport Information Center toll-free at (877) 487-2778.
Customers can visit one of the following locations on March 9 during the times indicated to apply for a passport without an appointment:
| Facility name | Street address | City | St | Zip Code | Passport hours, Saturday, Mar. 9 | Photos on-site Yes/No |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centreville Post Office | 202 E. Main St | Centreville | MD | 21617 | 10am-3pm | Yes |
| Colora Post Office | 2167 Liberty Grove Rd | Colora | MD | 21917 | 10am-3pm | Yes |
| Windsor Mill Post Office | 2513 N. Rolling Rd | Windsor Mill | MD | 21244 | 10:30am-3pm | No |
| Church Hill | 558 Main St | Church Hill | MD | 21623 | 9am-12pm | Yes |
| Smithsburg | 43 Grove Ln | Smithsburg | MD | 21783 | 8am-12pm | Yes |
| Fruitland Post Office | 201 E. Main St | Fruitland | MD | 21826 | 9am-12pm | Yes |
| Franklin Station | 2401 Ashton St | Baltimore | MD | 21223 | 10am-3pm | Yes |
| Barclay | 1325 Goldsboro | Barclay | MD | 21607 | 9:30am-12:30pm | Yes |
| Williamsport Post Office | 28 W. Salisbury Rd | Williamsport | MD | 21795 | 10am-2pm | Yes |
| Rhodesdale Post Office | 5664 Rhodesdale Vienna Rd | Rhodesdale | MD | 21659 | 7:30am-10:30pm | Yes |
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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