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, several Post Offices are hosting passport fairs on January 28, 2017. Dates, locations and times are below. No appointments needed.

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.)
• Total passport book fees for adults age 16 and over are $135 and $105 for children under age 16. A total passport card fee for adults age 16 and over is $55 and $40 for children under age 16.
• 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.

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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