WEST PALM BEACH, FL—Effective Monday, July 2, 2007 appointments will be required at the West Palm Beach Main Post Office’s Passport Acceptance Site:

• 3200 Summit Blvd - West Palm Beach FL 33406 (561-697-2033);
• Monday-Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm
• Saturday 10:00am to 2:00pm

To schedule an appointment at other Post Office Passport Acceptance Sites in the area the following location information has been provided:

• 904 Park Ave – Lake Park FL 33403 (561-841-1619)
• 3333 Fairchild Gardens Ave – Palm Beach Gardens 33410 (561-799-4068)
• 10299 Southern Blvd – Royal Palm Beach 33411 (561-753-0446)
• 1905 W Blue Heron Blvd – Riviera Beach 33404 (841-1920)
• 640 Clematis St – West Palm Beach 33401 (561-833-0929)
• 3900 Haverhill Rd N – West Palm Beach 33417 (561-686-9402)

The turn-around time for Passport Applications can take 12 to 16 weeks and up to 6 weeks for “Expedited” service for an additional $60.00 fee paid to the US Department of State.

Visit www.usps.com - “search Passports” for additional information or call the Passport Hotline  1-877-487-2778 for assistance.

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