West Babylon, NY – West Babylon Postmaster James Meades and his staff will host a Passport Fair at the West Babylon Post Office, located at 385 Route 109, to provide customers with a convenient opportunity to apply for passports.
The Passport Fair will be held on Monday, February 15th from 9:00 AM to 1:00PM. Postal officials will be on hand to accept Passport Applications. Appointments are necessary – Please call 631 893-0560.
Meades 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. “We want to offer our customers a convenient time to apply for passports so we are hosting the Fair during the school holiday,” says Meades. Both parents are required to be present to issue a passport to a child. Exceptions may be found at http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports.html.
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.
► West Babylon 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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