Phoenix Main Post Office to offer convenient Passport Fair, Sunday, Dec. 16

DATE:
Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007

TIME:
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

PLACE:
Phoenix Main Post Office, 4949 E. Van Buren St.

EVENT:
In response to an increased demand for passports, the Phoenix Post Office will host a Passport Fair on Sunday, Dec. 16, for customers’ convenience.

“We’re happy to provide the community this convenient opportunity to apply for a passport on a Sunday,” Phoenix Postmaster Alvaro A. Alvarez said. He noted that passport photo service will also be available at the special event.

Detailed information and printable passport applications are available at the U.S. State Department’s website: http://travel.state.gov/passport. Those planning to apply for a passport at the event are encouraged to obtain the appropriate application forms online, print them and fill them out ahead of time to speed up the process. Applicants must also bring the following required documentation:

1. Evidence of U.S. Citizenship: Certified Birth Certificate, Prior U.S. Passport, Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or Certificate of Naturalization.(No photocopies accepted.)
2. Valid photo identification: Driver’s License, Official Military ID, or other Government ID. A state-issued ID is not valid by itself; an additional ID is required. Permits are NOT acceptable.
3. If not obtaining photos at the event: Two color passport photos: 2"x2" head and shoulders only, face forward, with a white background. Black & white photos are NOT accepted. Customers without appropriate photos may take advantage of passport photo service offered by the USPS on-site for $15.
4. Social Security Number.
5. Completed application with legible printing. The form may not be signed prior to the application procedure and no white-out may be used on the form.
6. Passport fees (Customers may bring checks to pay these fees — or may use cash to purchase USPS money orders):

   Adult: 16 years of age and older valid for 10 years require a $67 check payable to U.S. Department of State and a separate $30 via check, cash or credit card payable to the U.S. Postal Service

   Child: Under 16 years of age, valid for five years. A $52 check payable to U.S. Department of State and a separate $30 via check, cash or credit card payable to USPS. (Children under age 14 must be accompanied by both parents or by one parent with a notarized statement of consent form from the absent parent.)

   Expedited Service fees: For delivery of passport in two weeks rather than the typical five to six weeks. (Fees are per person and in addition to basic fees shown above and can be included within the two checks required.): $60 check payable to Passport Service and $32.50 check, cash or credit card payable to Postmaster to cover two Express Mail stamps.