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 renewals 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.