BALTIMORE, 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 Windsor Mill Post Office located at 2513 N. Rolling Road is hosting a Passport Fair, Saturday, February 27, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 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.
• 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.

The U.S. Department of State provides detailed guidelines for preparing your passport application and supporting documents. You can fill out and print a passport application online or get one when you visit a designated Post Office to submit the application. For information on passport forms, required supporting documents and passport fees visit www.travel.state.gov or contact the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778, TDD/TTY 1-888-874-7793. Information can also be obtained by calling Windsor Mill Manager Mark Delly at 410-944-3251.

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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