A new passport service, Passports On The Move, will take place in Orchard Park next month, Erie County Clerk Michael Kearns announced Tuesday.
The event will happen Tuesday, Sept. 19 from 5-7 p.m. at the AAA Travel and Insurance Center, located at 3475 Amelia Drive.
Passports On The Move is for first-time passport applicants only. They will be able to apply for a passport card, passport book or both.
“I am pleased to bring this popular service to residents of Orchard Park and the surrounding areas, along with our community partners at AAA of Western and Central New York,” Kearns said. “Our main objective is to make County government more customer-centered, including offering easily accessible locations for travelers to apply for their passport.”
A certified copy of a birth certificate and proof of identity is required. Passport photos can be taken on-site and are available for $8.95 for AAA members and $12.95 for non-members.
“I encourage anyone planning an upcoming winter vacation or college students preparing for a semester abroad to schedule an appointment for our ‘Passports on the Move’ event as the current wait time for to receive a passport can be as along as 13 weeks,” Kearns stated.
Reservations are required and can be made by contacting the Erie County Clerk’s Outreach Center at (716) 858-8864.