Meng to Hold Event to Help Borough Residents Apply for or Renew a Passport

e event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5, at the United States Post O ce Flushing Main Street location, Suite 1, which is located at 41-65 Main St. No appointment is necessary.

To receive a passport, an individual must be a U.S. citizen or non-citizen national, and they need to complete the application form which Postal Service clerks can assist with on-site.

“Whether traveling for a vacation, business, studying abroad or to see family members, a passport is essential for ying to another country,” said Meng. “As our borough continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, more people are once again traveling and many are already planning trips for the summer travel season that is just around the corner. is passport service that I am pleased to o er will make applying for or renewing a passport easier and more convenient, and I encourage constituents to take advantage of it on Feb. 5.” e following is what local residents should bring:

1. If applying for a rst-time passport, bring an original copy and photocopy of proof of identity AND U.S. Citizenship documents.

2. For a renewal, bring the most recent passport and name change documents if there are any.

3. Debit/credit card, or check/money order made payable to "Postmaster" for acceptance fees.

4. Check/money order made payable to "U.S. Department of State" for processing fees.

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5. A color passport photo taken in the last six months, or a photo can be taken on-site with an additional fee.

Although appointments are not necessary, constituents can still RSVP or receive additional details and answers to questions by contacting Meng’s o ce at