MONROE - The Monroe Post Office is joining the Department of State in celebrating Passport Day in the USA 2011, a national passport acceptance and outreach event, with a special passport event from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 9 at the Monroe Post Office. The Monroe Post Office will provide passport information to U.S. citizens and accept passport applications.
U.S. citizens must present a valid passport book when entering or re-entering the United States by air. Citizens entering the country from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda at land borders and seaports of entry must present a passport book, passport card, or other travel documents approved by the U.S. government.
Information on the cost and how to apply for a U.S. passport is available at travel.state.gov. U.S. citizens may also obtain passport information by phone, in English and Spanish, by calling the National Passport Information Center toll-free at (877)487-2778.
The following items when applying: proof of citizenship such as a birth certificate, including a official seal; naturalization certificate, if a naturalized citizen; and one additional form of identification such as current drivers license or state -issued ID card. All applicants must have two photos, available on-site at a cost of $15, and all applicants must appear in person.
To expedite the process, download information or print out a passport application in advance by visiting www.usps.com/passport.
Cost for first-time adult applicants are as follows: $110 paid to the State Department for the passport application fee; $25 to the U.S. Postal Service for its processing fee; and $5.60 for Priority Mail with delivery confirmation. For persons under 16, the costs are: $80 to the State Department; $25 to the U.S. Postal Service for its processing fee; and $5.60 for Priority Mail with delivery confirmation. For expedited passport service, add $60 for each application. Cost for passport renewal is $110 for adults.
Two-way overnight delivery is optional. A two- to three-week expedited service is available for an additional fee.
Payment must be made in cash or by personal checks, made out separately to the State Department and the Postal Service.
U.S. citizens must present a valid passport book when entering or re-entering the United States by air. Citizens entering the country from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda at land borders and seaports of entry must present a passport book, passport card, or other travel documents approved by the U.S. government.
Information on the cost and how to apply for a U.S. passport is available at travel.state.gov. U.S. citizens may also obtain passport information by phone, in English and Spanish, by calling the National Passport Information Center toll-free at (877)487-2778.
The following items when applying: proof of citizenship such as a birth certificate, including a official seal; naturalization certificate, if a naturalized citizen; and one additional form of identification such as current drivers license or state -issued ID card. All applicants must have two photos, available on-site at a cost of $15, and all applicants must appear in person.
To expedite the process, download information or print out a passport application in advance by visiting www.usps.com/passport.
Cost for first-time adult applicants are as follows: $110 paid to the State Department for the passport application fee; $25 to the U.S. Postal Service for its processing fee; and $5.60 for Priority Mail with delivery confirmation. For persons under 16, the costs are: $80 to the State Department; $25 to the U.S. Postal Service for its processing fee; and $5.60 for Priority Mail with delivery confirmation. For expedited passport service, add $60 for each application. Cost for passport renewal is $110 for adults.
Two-way overnight delivery is optional. A two- to three-week expedited service is available for an additional fee.
Payment must be made in cash or by personal checks, made out separately to the State Department and the Postal Service.
