Passports

As a Passport Agency for the U.S. Department of State, PWPL can aid the public in the process of obtaining a U.S. passport. An application form for a U.S. Passport is available at the Reference Desk on the second floor. Also available are other necessary forms for lost passports, parental consent, change of name, etc. Passport requirements include:

• Completed DSP-11 (available at the Library)
• Certified copy of U.S.* birth certificate
• 2 - 2 1/2" photographs of a frontal view with light background (Eyes must be open, even on infants.)
• Picture I.D. for identification purposes
• Fee of $75 for individuals 16 years of age and older or $60 for children under 16 years of age in check or money order payable to the U.S. Department of State
• Fee of $25 per passport application for processing fee to PWPL in check or cash
• All applicants (regardless of age) must appear when passport application is presented to Library Staff for processing
• Both parents must appear and sign for applications of children under 16 years of age

* Foreign-born requirements differ. Please call the Reference Desk at 226.4311 for information.

^These fees need to be in a check or money order payable to the U.S. Department of State.

For current information on traveling in foreign countries, go to www.travel.state.gov