Supervisor Kate Murray and Town Clerk Mark Bonilla have announced that Hempstead Town will join the State Department in celebrating this event, providing convenient passport application services to U.S. citizens and sharing important information about travel requirements.
"We want to make sure that everyone interested in traveling outside of the country will have the necessary documents to leave and re-enter the U.S.," Supervisor Murray said. "Passport Day at Hempstead Town Hall will make it even easier for residents who might not be able to come to Town Hall during the work week to apply for a passport."
U.S. citizens must present a valid passport book when entering or re-entering the United States by air. American 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.
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"As it normally takes between four and six weeks for a passport application to be processed, we recommend that residents plan well in advance of their departure date to avoid a delay as the summer travel season begins," said Town Clerk Bonilla.
In addition to hosting the Passport Day, Hempstead Town has taken numerous steps to make the process of obtaining a passport easy and convenient. The Town Clerk's One-Stop Passport Shop provides applications and passport photo services to town residents without an appointment, weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
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For information on how to apply for a passport book and/or a passport card, visit the town‚s web site at www.TOH.LI or call the town's One-Stop Passport Shop at 812-3100 during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
"Whether you are driving to Canada, cruising to Mexico, or flying to France, you‚ll need a passport for any travel adventures outside of the U.S.," Bonilla said. "Be ahead of the crowd and visit the Hempstead Town Clerk's office to get your passport in time."
