Passport Days

 

Saturday, April 12 from 10am to 1pm,

Saturday, May 10^th from 10am to 1pm and Saturday,

June 14 from 10am to 1pm.

The following are some passport tips, put out by the U.S. Postal Service:

Passport Tips

What You Need to Apply for a Passport:

1. Completed Passport Applicaton Form DS – 11

      Complete the Form using full names (no initials or abbreviations).

      Do not sign the application until requested to do so.

2. Proof of US Citizenship

• A certified copy of your Birth Certificate or a Naturalization Certificate

• Obtain a certified copy of your Birth Certificate if you are a natural born citizen or a Naturalization Certificate if you are a nationalized citizen. A certified Birth Certificate must contain the following information:
  1. Name of Applicant
  2. Date of Birth
  3. Place of Birth
  4. File or Registration Date
  5. Raised or Embossed Seal

Please Note: Hospital and Church Certificates are NOT acceptable. An expired passport is acceptable proof of citizenship; however, children under 14 who have had a previous passport are required to have the expired passport, along with a Birth Certificate.

3. Proof of Identity

• A current, valid photo ID (driver’s license, pilot’s license, military ID) is the best form of identification. With any other form of identification (state ID card, college ID), you must have a least four forms of secondary identification. You MUST also be accompanied by a person who has known you for at least 2 years and has acceptable ID.

• ALL CHILDREN MUST BE PRESENT. At lease one parent must be present if a child is 14 or older. Both parents or legal guardians must be present with acceptable identification if the child is under 14 years of age. Proof of legal guardianship is required.

4. Two (2) professionally developed passport photos. 

• Vending machine photos and school photos are not acceptable. Many local Post Offices offer passport photos.

5. Payment

• One check or money order payable to the U. S. Department of State:

   $67 for adults 16 and older (includes a $12 security fee).

$52 for anyone under 16 (includes a $12 security fee). (The U.S. Department of State only accepts checks or money orders).

• Processing payment fee of $30. Checks or money orders made payable to U.S. Postmaster. Cash and credit cards are also accepted for this fee.

*For Expedited Service, add $60 to the U.S. Department of State fee. This Expedited Service fee does not include overnight delivery. You must submit overnight delivery forms, such as Express Mail, and postage to ensure receipt within 2 weeks. 

6. To Check Status of Your Passport - You can check on-line at http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/status/status2567.html Enter your last name, date of birth, and the last 4 digits of your social security number. Or call toll free (877) 487-2778. TDD for hearing impaired: 1-888-874-7793.

NEED A PASSPORT QUICKLY? USE EXPRESS MAIL SERVICE TO AND FROM THE NATIONAL PASSPORT AGENCY. PREPAID, ADDRESSED ENVELOPES ARE AVAILABLE AT YOUR LOCAL POST OFFICE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE.