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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Aug. 20, 2008

Contact: Debra J. Fetterly
954-436-4451
debbie.j.fetterly@usps.gov

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Avoid the Traffic on August 20

Postal Service to Host Evening Passport Fair At the Fort Lauderdale Main Post Office

Fort Lauderdale FL—  There’s no need to sit in traffic tonight when you can start your journey  to your vacation dreamland.  On Wednesday, August 20, the Postal Service is hosting its first evening Passport Fair for the convenience of its customers at the Fort Lauderdale Main Post Office, 1900 West Oakland Park Blvd.  Passport applications will be accepted at this location from 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm.

Prior to coming to the Passport Fair, you’ll want to review the information below:

FEES:

PASSPORT BOOKS

PASSPORT CARDS

$60 – Under age 16

$10 – Under age 16

$75 – Age 16 and older

$20 – Age 16 and older

$25 – Processing Fee (ALL)

$25 – Processing Fee (ALL)

$60 – Expedited Fees

$60 – Expedited Fees

$15 – Photos

$15 – Photos

$75 – Renewals (Adults)

$20 – Renewals (Adults)

Proof of Citizenship:

  • Certified U.S. Birth Certificate
  • Naturalization Certificate
  • Certificate of Citizenship
  • Previous U.S. Passport (mutilated, altered, or damaged passports are not acceptable as evidence of U.S. citizenship.)

Identification (current, valid)

  • Driver's license
  • Government ID: city, state or federal
  • Military ID: military and dependents

You’ll need to apply in person if you are applying for a U.S. passport:

  • for the first time;
  • if your expired U.S. passport is not in your possession; 
  • if your previous U.S. passport has expired and was issued more than 15 years ago;
  • if your previous U.S. passport was issued when you were under age 16;
  • if your currently valid U.S. passport has been lost or stolen.

Additional Information:

  • ALL applicants, including minors, must be present.
  • MINORS 16 and UNDER must appear in person with both parents or legal guardians.

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