CONNECTICUT —Warmer weather is a reminder that summer is around the corner. Are you ready for when the travel bug hits? Applying for a passport early will ease your vacation planning stress.

On Saturday, May 7, Hartford Post Office (141 Weston St., Hartford, CT 06101) is hosting a passport fair to help you on your way. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For passport applications or renewals, walk-ins are welcome for both first time applicants and renewals. No appointment is necessary.

Applicants need to:

• Bring 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 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.

The passport application requires recent color passport photograph of you (2” x 2” in size).

Customers should download the passport application www.travel.state.gov  and complete beforehand. Do not sign the application.

All applicants must appear in person (including minors).

Each passport for an adult must be accompanied by a check or money order for $110, made payable to the U.S. Department of State and a $35 acceptance fee made payable to USPS. Fees for children under 16 are $80, payable to the U.S. Department of State and $35 payable to USPS.

The cost to expedite processing at the Department of State is $60 paid per application, in addition to required fees.
Passport customers may also check the U.S. State Department’s web site at www.travel.state.gov to obtain additional information. Customers may also obtain passport information by phone, in English and Spanish, by calling the National Passport Information Center toll-free at 1-877-487-2778. 

The Postal Service generally 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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