BROOKLYN, NY — To make it more convenient for the public to apply for a passport, Brooklyn postal officials are holding a special Passport Fair on Sunday, March 7, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Williamsburg Station Post Office located at 263 South 4th St., Brooklyn, New York 11211. This Passport Fair is an extraordinary passport acceptance opportunity with dedicated staffing on hand specifically devoted to passport acceptance.

“Although walk-ins are welcome, we suggest making an appointment” says Acting Postmaster, William Rogers. “Simply call (718) 387-2832 and we would be glad to set-up an appointment.”

Postmaster Rogers also offers these helpful tips when applying for a Passport:

• Bring proper proof of American citizenship or naturalization. This must be either: a state-issued certified birth certificate; a previous official passport; or a naturalization certificate, if you are foreign-born. (Please note: a hospital-issued birth certificate is not acceptable.)
• Bring in one officially-acceptable state or government photo ID. This can be either a driver's license, a military photo ID, or a state-issued photo ID. Workplace IDs and regular photos are generally not acceptable.
• The passport application requires two recent identical photographs. The photos must meet specific passport requirements which are explained at http://travel.state.gov/passport. (Photos can be taken at the Passport Fair for an additional fee)
• To save time, download passport application documents at www.usps.com/passport and fill out beforehand. However, don't sign the application form, as the passport acceptance clerk must witness the signing.
• For children under age 16, both parents' consent and proof of parental relationship are required. See Special Requirements for children under age 16 at http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/minors/minors_834.html for details.

More information is available on the Postal Service website at www.usps.com/passport or the Department of State website at http://travel.state.gov/index.html.

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