Gotta Get Away? Putnam To Hold Saturday Passport Clinic

PUTNAM COUNTY, NY — Feeling more and more like taking a trip? The Putnam County Clerk’s Office will host Putnam County Passport Saturday on May 1.

The event, at the county clerk's office, 40 Gleneida Ave. in Carmel, will provide passport information to U.S. citizens and accept passport applications. Pre-registration is required.

Putnam County Clerk Michael C. Bartolotti said she is holding the event as a convenience to customers who need to obtain a passport.

Only the applicants and necessary parents/guardians will be permitted to enter the office for the appointment. Masks must be worn and temperature checks will occur.

Information on how to apply for a U.S. passport and how much it costs, as well as the link to reserve your time at the event is available at the Putnam County Clerk’s website.

U.S. citizens must present a valid passport book when entering or re-entering the United States by air. U.S. 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.

Bartolotti can be reached at 845-808-1142 X49301 for any questions or concerns regarding obtaining a U.S. Passport or traveling abroad.

• WHAT: Passport Saturday
• WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 1
• WHERE: Putnam County Clerk’s Office | 40 Gleneida Avenue | Carmel, New York 1051
• HOW: To register, go here.