ELK GROVE, CA — Now it’s easy for residents of Elk Grove and the surrounding areas to obtain a U.S. Passport. The Elk Grove Laguna Postal Store, located at 9105 Bruceville Road, Suite 1A, Elk Grove, CA 95758 will accept walk-ins for passport applications on Sunday, September 22, 2019 from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

There will be extra staff available to speed the process and no appointment will be necessary. Applicants can even have their passport photo taken at the event for $15.

It is recommended that customers fill out forms ahead of time. Application forms and information on the costs and how to apply for a passport book and/or passport card can be found at www.usps.com/passport or www.travel.state.gov/passport. Customers can also obtain passport information by phone, in English and Spanish, by calling the National Passport Information Center toll-free at (877) 487-2778.

To apply for a passport, applicants will need to bring:

• A valid form of photo identification, such as a current valid driver’s license, government ID or military photo ID.
• A certified copy of their birth certificate issued by the state in which they were born (hospital-issued birth certificates are not acceptable); or an original certificate of naturalization, or their old passport.
• Once customers have a passport, they'll need a safe way to carry it. USPS Passport Wallets are fashionable wallets, available in black or brown leather, that allow important items, such as a passport, cash, an ID, and up to seven credit cards, to be carried in one holder. The wallets are available at passport acceptance offices and at www.usps.com/shop

The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

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