Yonkers, NY— To make it easier to apply for a U.S. Passport, Yonkers Officer-in-Charge Richard Ferrari is announcing a special Passport Fair will be held on Saturday, August 27 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Yonkers Main Post Office, 79-81 Main Street.  In addition to offering special expanded acceptance hours on Saturday August 27, the Passport Fair features additional staffing dedicated to accepting passport applications and offering passport photo services.  No appointments necessary and walk-ins are welcome.
To save time and simplify the submission process, Yonkers Officer-in-Charge Ferrari recommends bringing original documents and following these guidelines:

• Download and complete a passport application at www.travel.state.gov beforehand. 
• Bring proper proof of US citizenship (as shown on the application DS-11 dated 09/2013)
• Bring proof of identity.  This must be either: a recently issued U.S. passport; a recently issued naturalization certificate; a recently issued certificate of citizenship; or a current valid driver’s license, government ID or military photo ID.
• Bring a photocopy of your proof of identity.  Each applicant must bring a front and back photocopy of the ID that will be presented at the time of passport acceptance.
• The passport application requires a recent passport photograph of you (2” x 2” in size). Photo service is available at the Yonkers Passport Fair.
• All applicants must appear in person (including minors).
• Minors under the age of 16 must appear with both parents.  If one parent is not available, a notarized authorization from the absent parent is required.

The Postal Service recently posted a new free online video with tips on applying for a U.S. Passport and Passport renewals at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkvAMz_tj18&sns=em.

Normal passport acceptance hours at the Yonkers Main Post Office are Mon to Fri 10 a.m. – 3p.m.

The U.S. Department of State provides detailed guidelines for preparing passport applications and supporting documents as well as current processing times on their website at: www.travel.state.gov

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