Passport Fair Saturday

Posted 10/11/17

Do you plan to take an international trip? Is your current passport about to expire? Or, are you applying for your first passport? Well, look no further than your local Post Office.

The Rochelle Post Office will host a Passport Day event on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

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Passport Fair Saturday

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ROCHELLE — Do you plan to take an international trip? Is your current passport about to expire? Or, are you applying for your first passport? Well, look no further than your local Post Office.
The Rochelle Post Office will host a Passport Day event on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
“This is a great opportunity for Rochelle residents planning to travel outside the United States to apply for a passport without making a reservation,” Rochelle Postmaster Paul Charboneau said.

In addition to the familiar passport book, travelers can also apply for a passport card which may be used for land and sea travel only between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or the Caribbean region. The wallet-size passport card is a less expensive alternative for those who travel to these destinations but it is not available for international travel by air.
To apply for a passport book or passport card for the first time, applicants need proof of U.S. citizenship in the form of their birth certificate issued by the city, county or state, or a certificate of citizenship or a naturalization certificate. Applicants will also need a valid form of photo identification and they must submit a photocopy of that identification, such as a current valid driver’s license, government ID or military ID. There will be passport photo service available at the Rochelle Post Office.
For first time applicants, the fee for a passport book is $110 to the Department of State with an acceptance fee of $25 to the Postal Service. The fee for an adult passport card is $30. An expedited process is also available for an additional fee. Passport applications for both the book and the card require a 2 by 2 inch photograph in color, which can be taken at the Passport Day event for $15. The fee for minors under the age of 16 is $80 for a Passport Book and $15 for a Passport Card. Parents applying for a Passport Book/Card for children under the age of 16 must both be present along with the child.
“We’re here to help our customers as they prepare to travel the world,” Charbonneau said. “We make getting a passport easy and convenient with a one-stop shop solution.”
Customers can learn more about passport application costs and save time by downloading the forms at www.usps.com/passport.