OWINGS MILLS, MD — The Owings Mills Post Office located 10821 Red Run Blvd has a new passport office.  The passport office is open to the public for U.S. passport services Monday - Friday 10:00am to 3:00pm and Saturday 9:00am to 12:00pm – excluding federal holidays. Appointments are not needed.

To help the passport 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 the Owings Mills 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.

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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