Local Post Office Hosts Passport Fair
Fair being held at Portsmouth Post Office
COLUMBUS — Representatives of the U.S. Postal Service will be on hand Saturday, March 8, 2008 at the Portsmouth Post Office located at 610 Gay St., Portsmouth, OH 45662 to offer customers passport assistance. The hours of the passport fair on are from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
New travel requirements that went into effect in this year make it more important now than ever before to have proper passport documentation so that you don’t risk getting delayed outside of the country if you travel abroad.
To help speed up your application process, you will need to bring one item from each of the following lists:
Proof of U.S. Citizenship
- expired passport if applicable
- certified birth certificate
- certificate of naturalization
Proof of Identity
- certificate of naturalization or citizenship
- current driver’s license
- government or military identification
Method of payment: cash or personal check only. Passport Photos will be available on site for $15. Should you want to bring your own Passport Photos you must bring two (2 x 2 inches in size).
Passport Fees:
| US Dept. of State Fee | USPS Fee | Total | Valid for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 16 and older | $75.00 | $25.00 | $100.00 | 10 years |
| Age 15 or younger | $60.00 | $25.00 | $85.00 | 5 years |
For an additional fee and additional postage, the State Department also offers expedited handling and shipment via Express Mail both ways.
For more information on the passport fair, contact Barnesville Postmaster Dana Carpenter at 740-425-2524.
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