Passport Services at the Library

Do you need a new* U.S. Passport?  Is your existing passport more than 15 years from the date of issue?  Are you changing from a passport for a minor (under age 16) to a passport for an adult (age 16 and over)?  If so, come to the library to process your new* passport application.

Note:  Walk-ins are welcomed during the week pending agent availability.  Please call ahead if possible.  Appointments are necessary on Saturdays and/or for two or more new passport applicants during the week.  

*Please note that adult renewals with an issue date less than 15 years ago can only be submitted by the applicant via mail.

Requirements

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship:  A Certified Copy of Long Form Birth Certificate or Certification of Naturalization.
• Photo ID:  Valid Driver’s License, Passport, or Military ID, and a photocopy of the front and back of it.
• One recent color photograph:  Fee for photographs taken on-site is $5.00 (includes two photos).  No glasses are allowed.
• Applicants under age 16:  Both parents must appear together and sign application; or one parent appears, signs, and submits second parent’s notarized statement of consent (Form DS-3053), along with valid ID; or one parent submits primary evidence of sole custody to apply.

Note:  Each applicant must appear in person.

Fees

Bring checks or money orders as follows:

• One (1) payable to the Hendrick Hudson Free Library (execution fee(s)*);
• One (1) per application payable to the U.S. Department of State (application fee**).

*Cash or debit/credit cards are also accepted for execution fees and passport photos taken on-site.

**No cash or debit/credit cards accepted for application fees.

Delivery

Routine Service:

• Execution Fee:  $35 – Payable to Hendrick Hudson Free Library;
• Application Fee:  $110 – Payable to U.S. Department of State (Under age 16:  $80).

Expedited Service:

• Execution Fee:  $35 – Payable to Hendrick Hudson Free Library;
• Application Fee:  $170 – Payable to U.S. Department of State (Under age 16:  $140).

For those with proof of departure within 14 days, you must apply in person at a passport agency.  Appointments are required.

Please visit the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs Web site for a list of passport agencies.

Passport Card:

For an additional fee, an applicant can purchase a passport card valid for travel by land and by sea only to the following destinations:

• Canada
• Mexico
• The Caribbean
• Bermuda

Effective in 2020 (exact date to be determined), a valid passport card can be used for domestic travel by air as well.

Adult card fee:  $30
Under age 16 card fee:  $15

For additional information, along with regularly issued travel warnings and information on U.S. Embassies, visit the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs Web site.