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Jan. 31, 2024

Postal Service Set To Host Passport Fair at Purdue University Northwest

HAMMOND, IN – On Tuesday and Wednesday, February 6 and 7, the Postal Service will conduct a passport fair for people planning to travel to Canada, Mexico and overseas. Passport hours at the Purdue University Northwest, Union/Library Building, 2233 171st Street, Hammond, IN 46323 will be 11am – 1pm for the event.

“We’re here to help our customers as they prepare to travel the world,” says Hammond Postmaster Talena Franks-Cummings. “We make getting a passport easy and convenient with a one-stop shop solution,” she explained.

To apply for a passport book or passport card for the first time, applicants need proof of U.S. citizenship in the form of a certified copy of their birth certificate issued by the city, county or state, or a certificate of citizenship or a naturalization certificate. Applicants will also need a valid form of front and back photo identification, and must submit a photocopy of identification, such as a current valid driver’s license, government ID or military photo ID. Payments can be made by cash or check.

Customers can learn more about passport application costs and save time by downloading forms at www.usps.com/passport or by using the code.

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The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to 169 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is implementing a 10-year transformation plan, Delivering for America, to modernize the postal network, restore long-term financial sustainability, dramatically improve service across all mail and shipping categories, and maintain the organization as one of America’s most valued and trusted brands.

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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