Pine Island Post Office hosts passport fair on April 2

Pine Island —As a convenience to postal customers, the Postal Service will host a Passport Fair and accept passport applications Wednesday, April 2, from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Pine Island Post Office, 665 County Route 1. As of Jan. 1, travelers to and from the Caribbean, Bermuda, Panama, Mexico and Canada must have a passport or other secure, accepted document to enter or re-enter the United States by air and sea, as well as for land border crossings. The fee for first time applicants for adults (16 years of age) is $100 (photo not included). Two payment transactions are required: $75 to the Department of State and $25 to the United States Postal Service. The fee for a passport renewal is $75. Passports will be mailed to the customer in four to six weeks after application. The Postal Service offers these tips for applying for a passport: · Fill out the passport application (DS11), before you come to the post office. Do not sign the application in advance. You can download the form from: http://travel.state.gov/passport/forms/forms_847.html. · Bring proof of US citizenship: original birth certificate (no copy), a valid driver’s license or current photo identification. · Postal officials can take the photographs. ($15 fee) · Have all your documentation with you. · For minors under 16 years of age, each child must appear in person and both parents or legal guardians must be present with evidence of identity. Call 258-4798 for information or to schedule an appointment. Additional information on passport applications, procedures and fees can be obtained at www.usps.com. (Click on the “Gov’t Services” link at the bottom of the home page, and then click on Passport Application Information.)