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: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
|
Please read this message in its entirety to ensure that you bring all of the required documents and payments for a successful appointment.
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. |
Vertical Divider
Watch these Videos to Review What You Need to Bring to Your Appointment! |
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:
Children under 16 (minors) applying for a passport:
- 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).
- Payment: 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.
- 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: $35 (service) + $15 (photo) = $50 Payable to Avon Grove Library.
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, in addition to the attending parent's government issued photo ID.
- 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 information about special circumstances with children, visit this U.S. Department of State website.
- 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.
