Kewaskum Post Office Celebrates

Passport September

Kewaskum, WI — September is one of the most popular months for U.S. citizens to purchase passports. The Kewaskum Post Office is hosting a Passport Fair on September 26th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in an effort to sign people up for passports before the end of the year “crunch.” The Kewaskum Post Office is located at: 347 Main Street. Guests of the event can either apply for passports or learn more about passports and international travel by speaking with one of the agents. If guests would like to apply for a passport, they need to bring some identification items. All must be originals, not photocopies:

Two identical passport photos of yourself. Passport photos are available at the event at a nominal cost. Passport photos are also available at various outlets.
A photo ID of yourself. Acceptable IDs include: state driver’s license, government photo ID, state-issued photo ID, or an old passport. The ID cannot be expired.
Proof of citizenship. An original or certified birth certificate with an official seal or original naturalization papers. If you have lost your birth certificate, replacements are usually available through the state that issued the original certificate. Hospital birth certificates are not acceptable.
Funds. An adult passport costs $97 ($67 + $30) in fees. Fees must be paid before the application is accepted. The cost for minors is $82 ($52 + $30). Personal checks or money orders are necessary for the State Department fee (no credit cards).
Minors obtaining passports. Minors under 14 must be present with both parents and must bring original birth certificates. Minors under 14 may need special permission for international travel. Visit the State Department website at www.travel.state.gov for full details.

Postmaster Monica Lepak is looking forward to meeting local townspeople at the event. “Our passport fair is an opportunity for travelers to plan ahead so they don’t worry about receiving their passports before their departure date. Currently there is a twelve (12) week processing time before you will receive your passport. This event is also a great chance for us to share a cup of coffee with our guests and meet the public,” she said.

The Postal Service has seen a sizeable increase in passport applications after the new travel requirements went into effect January 23, 2007. Passport Fairs are an effort to head off an unusually high demand for passports anticipated just prior to the new year.

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