Planning an overseas summer vacation? Now is the time to apply for a passport and have your photo taken at the same time.

The Gulf Shores Post Office, 2149 W. First Ave., Gulf Shores, AL 36542, is hosting a passport fair on Saturday, April 11, from 8 a.m. to noon.  Appointments are not required.

For more information on the Passport Fair, applicants may contact the Gulf Shores Post Office at (251) 968-2231.

Important information for passport applicants:

• Bring proper proof of American citizenship. This must be either a certified birth certificate issued by the city, county or state; naturalization certificate (a hospital-issued birth certificate alone is not acceptable); consular report of birth abroad; certificate of citizenship; or a previous U.S. passport. Bring a clear photocopy of proof of American citizenship that will be presented at the time of passport acceptance. If the document is two sided, then a photocopy of the front and back of the document must be provided.
• Bring proof of identity. This must be either: a previous U.S. passport or passport card; certificate of naturalization with identifiable photo attached; certificate of citizenship with identifiable photo attached; valid driver’s license (not temporary or learner’s permit); official U.S. military or military dependent identification card; government employee identification card (federal, state, municipal, county); current valid foreign passport. Each applicant must bring a clear photocopy of proof of identity that will be presented at the time of passport acceptance. If the document is two sided, then a photocopy of the front and back of the document must be provided. 
• All applicants must appear in person (including minors). Minors under the age of 16 must appear with both parents. If one parent is not available, a notarized authorization from the absent parent is required.

To save time, customers may download a passport application at usps.com/passport to fill out. Do not sign prior to attending the passport fair.

Each passport for an adult must be accompanied by a check or money order for $130 made payable to the U.S. State Department and a $35 execution fee made payable to Postmaster. Fees for children under 16 are $100.

The cost to expedite processing at the Department of State is $60 paid per application in addition to required fees. A passport photo is $15.

The cost to expedite delivery service is $22.05 paid per application directly to the Department of State for the delivery of an issued passport book from the Department of State to the customer. This service is only available to mailing addresses within the United States. Not valid for passport cards.

Customers can call 1-800-ASK-USPS or go to the Postal Service’s Website www.usps.com to get the location of other nearby passport Post Offices and their passport customer service hours.  Passport customers may also check the U.S. State Department’s web site at www.travel.state.gov to obtain additional information.

The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.