Centereach, NY — Centereach Postmaster Matt Bertsch and his staff are hosting a Passport Fair at the Centereach Post Office located at 245 Centereach Mall, to make it more convenient for postal customers to have their passport application processed.
The Passport Fair will be held on Saturday, August 16th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Postal officials will be on hand to accept Passport Applications. Appointments are not necessary.Light refreshments will be served.
Mr. Bertsch explains that the United States Postal Service can accept first time passport applicants and offer information for renewals. With enhanced travel security, passports are the prime accepted identification for travelers. “Our customers are the reason we’re in business, and providing them with extended service hours is an opportunity for the Postal Service to serve the needs of our community,” says Bertsch.
He offers these helpful tips for applying for a passport:
► Fill out the application (DS11), before you come to the post office – but don’t sign it.
► Bring proof of US citizenship (provide one of the following)
- Previous fully valid U.S. Passport
- Certified U.S. birth certificate
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth
- Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship
► Proof of identity (Current, valid driver’s license – Government employee ID – Military ID)
► Children under age 16, the child both parents must be present.
► Central Islip postal officials can take the photographs for a $15.00 fee per person.
All information on passport applications, procedures and fees can be attained by contacting this local Post Office or at www.usps.com/passport.
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