Lawton MI — Are you traveling this summer? Do you need a passport? The Lawton Post Office is here to help. Beginning January 22, 2018, some US residents may need to carry a passport to fly domestically. The move is part of the Real ID Act, which requires states to issue driver's licenses that comply with federal standards.
What is a U.S. Passport Book or Card? A passport book or card is proof of identity and U.S. citizenship. U.S. citizens can use the passport book for all international travel: air, land, or sea. U.S. citizens can use the passport card to enter the United States from Canada; Mexico; the Caribbean; and Bermuda; and at land border crossings or sea ports-of-entry. However, U.S. citizens cannot use the passport card for international air travel; the wallet-size passport card is convenient and less expensive than the passport book.
To help our local customers the Lawton Post Office will be holding a passport fair as follows:
Saturday March 10, 2018
9:30 – 12:00 (noon)
Lawton Post Office
210 S. Main St.
Lawton MI 49065
How do I Apply for a Passport Book or Card? You will need a passport application, certified copy of your birth certificate, a valid driver’s license and the appropriate fees. Whether you plan to apply for a first-time passport book, passport card, or both, submitting your passport application is easy. The U.S. Postal Service® makes it convenient to apply. Visit usps.com/passport to locate a Post Office™ near you that offers passport services. ~ Visit travel.state.gov or contact the National Passport Information Center (NPIC) at 877-487-2778 or TDD/ TTY 888-874-7793 for more information on how to apply for a passport.
The U.S. Department of State provides detailed guidelines for preparing your passport application and supporting documents at www.usps.com/passport 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 travel.state.gov or contact the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778 or TDD/TTY 1-888-874-7793.
Visit our website at USPS.COM to download a passport application and schedule an appointment. Don’t wait until it’s too late!
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