Passport Services

What You Need to Apply for a Passport:

1. Form DS-11
   • If you fill it out ahead of time, please fill it out in black ink or use the form filler on the State Department website.
   • Please do not cross out or use white-out if you make a mistake.
   • DO NOT sign the application until instructed to do so by an Acceptance Agent.
2. Original Proof of US Citizenship and Photocopy:
   • Original or Certified Copy of Birth Certificate (if born in the United States)
   • Original Naturalization Certificate
   • Previous US Passport
   • Original Certificate of Citizenship
   • Consular Record of Birth Abroad
   • See Citizenship Evidence for more info
3. Proof of Identity and Photocopy:
   • Valid New York State Driver’s License (please photocopy front and back)
   • Passport
   • If your ID is from another state, please bring a secondary photo ID with you. For acceptable forms of secondary ID, please visit Photo Identification
4. Photo:
   • Every applicant needs to submit a 2” x 2” photo taken within the last six months. This can be taken at the Library for $10 per person.

Fees (for routine processing):

• Adult Passport Book: $130
• Minor Passport Book: $100
• Adult Passport Card: $30
• Minor Passport Card: $15
• Adult Book and Card: $160
• Minor Book and Card: $115

For the purposes of Passport Services, 16 and 17 year old applicants are treated as adults and pay the adult fees.

These fees MUST be paid by check or money order payable to the US Department of State, and should be separate for each application.

The Library is required to charge a $35 Acceptance Fee per application. This fee can be check, money order or cash.

If you need your passport more quickly, you may pay a $60 per application expedite fee. This fee is payable by check or money order to the US Department of State.

You may have the Library overnight your passport application. The charge for this service is $28.75, payable to the Library.

You may also have your passport shipped to you overnight. The charge for this service is $18.32, payable by check or money order to the US Department of State.

If you need your passport in less than 3 weeks or for a life-or-death emergency, please visit Get My Passport Fast to find out your options.

Please note we CANNOT accept credit or debit cards for ANY fees.

For Minors (under age 16):

Minors must be present at their passport appointment with BOTH of their parents. If only one parent can attend, the non-attending parent must sign and have Form DS-3053 notarized, as well as provide a photocopy of the front and back of their ID.

Minors MUST provide their birth certificate even if they have had a previous passport. When applying on behalf of a minor, both parents MUST submit photocopies of their IDs.

Please visit Children Under 16 for more information regarding applying for a passport for a minor.

For Applicants Ages 16-17

Applicants who are 16 or 17 years old should have one parent present at the appointment. It is recommended that applicants in this age bracket provide their own ID, however, if they do not have their own ID, one parent may provide their ID instead. Please visit Applicants Ages 16 and 17 for more information.