Collin County Public Information

		Collin County Health Care Services 825 N. McDonald St. Suite 130 McKinney, Texas 75069 www.collincountytx.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 5, 2009

Contacts:

Patricia Crigger, Chief Deputy, District Clerk’s Office, 972-548-4369

District Clerk holding weekend passport fair to help process applications

(McKINNEY, Texas) -- Collin County’s District Clerk will hold a Saturday passport fair on Oct. 10 to help meet the demand for passport applications due to recent government travel requirements.

Increased demand for passport services at the District Clerk’s Office is a result of a June 2009 change in U.S. travel law, requiring most U.S. citizens to present a valid U.S. passport upon entry into the United States. Previously, returning travelers from Mexico and Canada were not required to present a U.S. Passport.

“We are looking forward to processing as many applications as possible, and we hope people will take advantage of the extended weekend hours,” said Patricia Crigger, Chief Deputy Clerk.

Who:	Hannah Kunkle, Collin County District Clerk
What:	Collin County Passport Fair
When:	Oct. 10, 2009; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where:	Collin County Courthouse, 1st Floor 2100 Bloomdale Road McKinney, Texas

The public should bring the following to help the application process run smoothly:

Passport application (available at http://www.collincountytx.gov/district_clerk/passports.jsp or www.travel.state.gov
Proof of US Citizenship (certified birth certificate issued by the city, county or state; a previous U.S. passport; a certificate of citizenship; or a naturalization certificate
Proof of identity (valid driver’s license, government ID or military photo ID; a recently issued U.S. passport, a recently issued naturalization certificate; a recently issued certificate of citizenship
Two recent 2” x 2” identical color passport photos (available on site for $10.83)
Assessed fees must be paid by check or money order (visit http://www.collincountytx.gov/district_clerk/passports.jsp or www.travel.state.gov for current fees)
All applicants must appear in person
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. When renewing a passport for minors under the age of 16, they must bring the old passport and a valid birth certificate.

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