Delphi Post Office to hold Passport Fair May 3
Comet staff report

For people planning a trip outside the country, the Delphi Post Office can help travelers get there with the right documents.

On May 3, the Delphi Post Office, 201 W. Franklin Street, will host a "Passport Fair" from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Postal Service sales and service associates will help residents with passport applications, fees and photos.

Travelers can now apply for either a passport or the new U.S. Passport Card which can only be used for land and sea travel between the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean.

Passports will be mailed to the customer in four to six weeks after application.

To help the passport application process go smoothly and efficiently, the Postal Service recommends the following:

•Bring in proper proof of American citizenship. This must be either: a certified birth certificate issued by the city, county or state; a previous U.S. passport; a certificate of citizenship; or a naturalization certificate. (Please note: a hospital-issued birth certificate alone is not acceptable.)

•Bring in proof of identity. This must be either: a previous U.S. passport; a naturalization certificate; a certificate of citizenship; or a current valid driver's license, government ID or military photo ID.

To save time, customers can download a passport application at www.usps.com/passport to complete their application beforehand (do not sign the application - customers will be requested to sign at the time they present the paperwork).

All applicants must appear in person (including minors). Applicants under age 16 must appear with both parents. If one parent is not available, a notarized authorization from the absent parent is required.