City hosting Passport Day fair on March 27

Traveling this spring or summer? Whether you are going by land, sea or air, U.S. citizens are required to have and present a passport book, passport card or other travel documents approved by the U.S. government.

The city of Maricopa will be hosting a Passport Fair on Saturday, March 27, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. to provide passport information to U.S. citizens and to accept passport applications.

The city is joining the Department of State in celebrating Passport Day in the USA 2010, a national passport acceptance and outreach event.

To apply for a passport or passport card, individuals need to provide proof of U.S. citizenship and a valid form of photo identification. You will also need two passport-sized photos of yourself, which can be taken at city hall for an additional fee. Please note that a passport card cannot be used for air travel, only for driving.

U.S. citizens must present a valid passport book when entering or re-entering the United States by air. U.S. citizens entering the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda at land borders and sea ports 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 www.travel.state.gov. U.S. citizens may also obtain passport information, in English and Spanish by calling the National Passport Information Center toll-free at 1-877-487-2778.

For additional information on the city of Maricopa’s event, call 520/568-9098.

If you go:

What:  City of Maricopa Passport Day in the USA Fair
When:  Saturday, March 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where:  Interim City Hall, 45145 W. Madison Ave.
 
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