Paris — A passport fair is scheduled from 10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at the Paris Main Post Office.

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

“This is a convenient way for our customers to apply for passports,” said Tracey Lloyd, Paris Postmaster. “Offering this service on a Saturday is a plus for parents, and it prevents them from taking their children out of school early on a weekday.”

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 the Passport Fair:

*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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