‘Passports In The Afternoon’ In Hawleyville

Recent changes in federal law require that any person traveling to destinations outside the United States — including Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean — will need a passport.

The Hawleyville Post Office at 30 Hawleyville Road will host “Passports in the Afternoon” by appointment only on Saturday, March 8, from 1 pm to 4 pm, to help local residents obtain quickly and conveniently this official document necessary for international travel.

Applicants need to bring an original copy of their birth certificate (with a raised seal) and proof of identity. Children under 16 require both parents present and need a long form birth certificate. Postal staff will have a camera available for passport photos for $15. Passport fees are $75 ($60 for children under 16), made payable to the Department of State, and $25, made payable to the US Postal Service. Only cash or checks can be accepted.

Processing takes about four to six weeks and there will be expedited mailing services available if needed. Any questions, call the Hawleyville Post Office at 270-6062 or e-mail at mark.j.favale@usps.gov.