GLOVERSVILLE, NY – To make it easier to apply for a U.S. Passport, the Gloversville Post Office is offering extended passport hours on Saturday June 22nd at the 115 North Main Street postal facility. Special staffing dedicated to accepting passport applications and offering passport photo services will be on hand until 3 p.m.  Appointments are accepted, and walk-ins are welcome. Normal passport application acceptance hours at the Gloversville Post Office are Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Sat. 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. 
To simplify the submission process, postal officials recommend bringing original documents and following these guidelines:

• Download and complete a passport application at www.travel.state.gov beforehand. 
• Bring proper proof of US citizenship.
• 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.
• Bring a photocopy of your proof of identity.  Each applicant must bring a front and back photocopy of the ID that will be presented at the time of passport acceptance.
• All applicants must appear in person, including minors.
• Minors under the age of 16 must appear with both parents.  If one parent is not available, a notarized authorization from the absent parent is required.

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

For more information and to print forms, visit https://www.usps.com/international/passports.htm.

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