Passport Acceptance Fair

Passport Acceptance Fair - Saturday, September 19th, 2026

Avon Grove Library will be hosting a Passport Acceptance Fair for first-time passport applications on Saturday, September 19th from 10AM-3PM. Passport agents from Easttown Library will be on site processing applications.

Passport applications will be processed by appointment only.
Individual appointments should be scheduled online.
Family/Group appointments for 4 or more people should call the library (610-869-0866).
All those applying for a passport must appear in person at the appointment, including minors.
Passport photographs are available at time of the appointment for $15 per person – see details below for accepted forms of payment.
This applies only to those eligible to use form DS-11. We do not process form DS-82, which is mailed in directly by the applicant or submitted online.

Passport Application Forms: Application for U.S. Passport

Schedule Appointment

This facility accepts DS-11 appointments only.

This includes:

  • First-time U.S. passport applicants
  • Applicants under the age of 16
  • Applicants whose last passport was issued under the age of 16
  • Applicants whose passport was lost, stolen, damaged, or issued more than 15 years ago


All those applying for a passport must appear in person at the appointment, including minors.

If none of the above statements apply to you, you are eligible to renew  by mail  using Form DS-82.   Visit this webpage  from the U.S. Department of State for renewal information.

What you will need to bring:

  • Proof of identity:
    • Government-issued photo identification document. (Must be the physical ID – no photo or digital copies accepted)
  • Proof of U.S. Citizenship:
    • Fully valid, undamaged U.S. passport (can be expired); it will be submitted with the application OR
    • U.S. birth certificate (Original or Certified Copy) that meets the following requirements; it will be submitted with the application and returned to the applicant by the Department of State:
      • Issued by the city, county, or state of birth
      • Lists applicant’s full name, date of birth, and place of birth
      • Lists both parents’ full names
      • Has the signature of the city, county, or state registrar
      • Has the date filed with the registrar’s office (must be within one year of birth)
      • Has the seal of issuing authority
  • Passport photograph   (photos are available at the time of the appointment for $15 per person – see details below for accepted forms of payment.

When children (under age 16) are applying for a passport:

  • All passport applicants under 16 must apply in person using Form DS-11.
  • Both parents should be present. If one parent/guardian cannot go with the child to apply for the passport, they can give permission by completing and submitting   Form DS-3053 “Statement of Consent” with the application. A photocopy of a government-issued ID of the non-attending parent (e.g., front and back of a valid driver’s license).
  • If one parent has sole legal custody, legal documentation such as Court Order must be submitted.
  • If one parent is deceased, a valid, original death certificate must be submitted.
  • A certified U.S. birth certificate is required for all child applicants.
  • For information about special circumstances with children, visit this  U.S. Department of State webpage

When teens aged 16 and 17 years old are applying for a passport:

  • All passport applicants aged 16 and 17 must apply in person using Form DS-11.
  • At least one parent/legal guardian must accompany applicants aged 16 and 17 to show parental awareness.
  • Proof of identity:
    • A learner’s permit, a junior driver’s license or valid school photo ID (physical IDs only; no photocopies accepted)
    • A valid U.S. passport may be used as either proof of identity or citizenship but not both (an expired passport cannot be used as proof of identity)
  • Proof of citizenship:
    • A valid or expired U.S. passport OR
    • U.S. birth certificate (see above)

Payments

Two payments are required. Payment to the government and payment to the library must be paid separately.

  • Execution fee: (payable by cash, money order, or check made payable to “Easttown Library”)
    • $35 execution fee per applicant
    • $15 photo fee per applicant
    • Fees can be combined into one payment

Processing Times

For the latest processing times, please check the Department of State's website.

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