Passport Services

Welcome to Avon Grove Library’s Passport Service!
Our Passport Acceptance facility is happy to assist you with your DS-11 application and passport photo.

Avon Grove Library’s Passport Hours:
Tuesday: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Thursday: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Recursos de Español:

Information in Spanish is available on the U.S. Department of State website: travel.state.gov/pasaporte
Instructions and fee chart in Spanish are available with DS-11 passport applications at the library.
Todas las citas son en inglés. Si es necesario, se requiere que un traductor adulto esté presente en su cita. Muchas gracias.

Please read this message in its entirety to ensure that you bring all of the required documents and payments for a successful appointment.

Visit travel.state.gov for details on appropriate forms, processing times and fee calculator.
Passport applications are accepted by appointment only. Appointments are made online for up to 3 individuals per 30-minute time slot.
- If you need to book an appointment for more than 3 applicants, please schedule two back-to-back appointments to allow for enough time.
This facility accepts DS-11 applications only. This includes:
- First-time applicants
- Applicants under 16
- Applicants whose last passport was issued when they were under 16
- Those whose previous passport was issued more than 15 years ago or lost, stolen or damaged.
Visit travel.state.gov for instructions on how to mail in DS-82 renewal form and for emergency travel.

Come Prepared! All applicants must be present at the appointment, including minors with all parents listed on the birth certificate. Legal guardian(s) who have custody of minor(s) must bring original or certified copy of Court Order. Please read through all of the requirements below to ensure a successful passport appointment.

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Our library does not keep incomplete applications. If any required document or payment is missing, you will need to make another appointment. You are expected to bring the following to your appointment:

Payments:

Two separate payments are required:

Passport application (U.S. Department of State) fee: MUST BE PAID by CHECK (personal, certified, cashier's, traveler's) or money order. Payable to U.S. Department of State. Bring separate checks for each applicant. See the Department of State's current fees. U.S. Department of State does not accept cash or cards.

Example: A family of four are applying. You will need four checks for the State Department. Please consider bringing an extra check.

2. Execution (Library) fee: $35/applicant: Cash or checks are accepted for the library fee for both service and photos. You may use one check to pay for service and photos for the entire family. Our library does not accept credit cards.

Example: A family of four are applying. $35 (service) + $15 (photo) = $50 per person. Total = $200 payable to Avon Grove Library.

Documents:

A completed form DS-11 for each applicant. Forms must be printed one-sided and in the original format - do not shrink. Write legibly using BLACK INK ONLY. Do not use white out. If you make a mistake, print a new form. Forms are available at the library.
Additional forms may be required
Proof of identity: Government-issued photo identification document. (Must be the physical ID - not photo or digital copies) For minors, both Parents’ IDs are required.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship: U.S. birth certificate (Original or Certified Copy; must meet requirements) OR Naturalization Certificate OR Fully-valid, undamaged U.S. passport (can be expired). Your existing U.S. Passport book and/or passport card will be submitted with the application.
Passport photograph (photo service available at the library for $15). If you are bringing your own passport photo, make sure it meets requirements of the U.S. Department of State.

Children under 16 (minors) applying for a passport:

Both parents must appear at the appointment with the child. If one parent cannot be present at the appointment, they must complete a notarized Form DS-3053 "Statement of Consent" and bring a photocopy of a government-issued photo ID (e.g., front and back of a valid driver’s license) of the non-applying parent. The attending parent must bring their government-issued photo ID in addition to the photocopy of the non-attending parent's government issued ID.
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 birth certificate is required for children in order to prove parental relationship. If they already have a passport, a photocopy may be acceptable.
For more information about special circumstances with children, visit this U.S. Department of State website.

16 - 17 year olds:

At least one parent/legal guardian must accompany applicants aged 16 and 17 to show parental awareness.
If the applicant has a learner’s permit, a junior driver’s license or valid school photo ID, they must bring physical documents as proof of identity. The existing U.S. passport may be used as either proof of identity or citizenship but not both.
Your U.S. passport can be used as proof of citizenship even if it is expired. However, an expired U.S. passport cannot be used as proof of identity. Only a valid (within date) government-issued photo ID such as a learners permit, junior drivers license, a state-issued photo ID card or a current school photo ID is acceptable as proof of identity. A copy of your photo ID will be submitted with your DS-11 application but you must bring the physical document to your appointment.