Tyler, TX — The U.S. Postal Service is hosting a special Passport Day, in conjunction with the UT-Tyler University Office of International Programs. The location for this event is at the University Center at The University of Texas at Tyler, 3900 University Blvd. Hours are from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 18, 2014.

As the need for passports increase, the Postal Service and UT-Tyler will provide a forum and an opportunity for residents to come in and submit the required application.

“We will continue to leverage the convenience of the Postal Service to help our customers apply for passports,” said Daniel Carleen, Tyler Postmaster. “Offering this service with a major academic institution in our city is a win-win initiative for Tyler residents and other communities as well.”

Information on the cost and the application for a U.S. passport book and or passport card is available at www.usps.com/passport/ or www.travel.state.gov. U.S. citizens also may obtain passport information by phone, in English or Spanish, by calling the National Passport Information Center toll free at 1-877-487-2778.

Here is what you need when you come to Passport Day:

*Bring in proper proof of American citizenship. This must be either: a certified birth certificate issued by the city, county or state; a previous U.S. passport; a certificate of citizenship; or a naturalization certificate. (Please note: a hospital-issued birth certificate alone is not acceptable.)

*Bring in proof of identity. This must be, either a previous U.S. passport; a naturalization certificate; a certificate of citizenship; or a current valid driver’s license, government ID or a military photo ID. Also, bring a copy of the front and back of your driver’s license.

*Passport photographic services will be provided on site for a fee of $15.
To save time, customers can download a passport application (Form DS-11) at www.usps.com/passport  to complete their application beforehand.

*All applicants must appear in person (including minors). Applicants under age 16 must appear with both parents. If one parent is not available, a notarized authorization from the absent parent is required along with a copy of the front and back of their driver’s license.

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