WILLIAMSPORT, MD – No matter how far away a traveler’s destination is, the Post Office is the most convenient place to apply for a passport to get started on the journey. To help travelers with their applications, the Williamsport Post Office located 28 W. Salisbury Street is hosting a Passport Fair, Saturday, April 11, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Appointments are not necessary.

To help the Passport Fair application process go smoothly and efficiently, the Postal Service recommends the following:

• 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. (Please note: a hospital-issued birth certificate alone is not acceptable.)
• 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 proof of identity. Each applicant must bring a photocopy of the front and back of the ID that will be presented at the time of passport acceptance.
• The passport application requires recent color passport photograph of you (2” x 2” in size). The Post Office will offer passport photo service for $15.
• To save time, customers should download the passport application www.travel.state.gov and complete beforehand. Do not sign the application.
• All applicants must appear in person (including minors).
• Minors under the age of 14 must appear with both parents. If one parent is not available, a notarized authorization from the absent parent is required.

All information on passport applications, procedures and fees can be attained by contacting this local Post Office at 301-223-7007or at www.usps.com/passport, and also at http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english.html/.

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