Did you know you can get a passport/passport renewed from the Public Library?

Thanks to Pablo for sending:

“I got this email from DCPL, they run a passport service office at the Reeves Center, right next door to the Post office at 14th and U street. They also have Saturday Hours which made it super easy to renew my son’s passport. The whole process took 10 minutes tops!”

DCPL’s website says:

“Passport Acceptance Office
2000 14th St. NW, First Floor – Sidewalk
202-727-3257
[email protected]

Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 3 – 7 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Please arrive at least one hour before closing.

The Passport Acceptance Office, co-located with the Fab Test Lab, accepts new passport applications.

How to Apply

• Complete the application and print (single-sided) prior to arrival.
• All applicants must be present.

Please bring each of the following with application:

• Bring two checks (no starter checks) or money orders, one written to U.S. Department of State and one written to D.C. Treasurer.
• Proof of ID – valid driver’s license, state ID card, military ID, passport.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship (must be original documents – no photocopies). U.S. birth certificate with parent(s) name(s) and official seal OR naturalization certificate OR previously issued passport.
• Color 2″ x 2″ passport photo with white background for each applicant. (Photos can be taken on premise for $15).

If children are getting passports, also bring:

• At least one parent listed on birth certificate/adoption papers/legal guardian court documents, a notarized consent form and a copy (both sides) or non-appearing parent’s ID.
• For 16 and 17-year-old applicants, only one parent needs to be present, along with birth certificate/adoption papers. A notarized letter is not required.

State Department Fees

Make check/money order payable to Department of State.

Item	Cost	Estimated Processing Time
Passport Book – age 16+	$110	6-8 weeks
Passport Book – age 15 and younger	$80	6-8 weeks
Passport Card – 16+	$30	6-8 weeks
Passport Card – age 15 and younger	$15	6-8 weeks
Expedited
Passport Book (16+)	$170	2-3 weeks
Passport Book (15 and younger)	$140	2-3 weeks
Misc. Costs
Overnight Delivery	$16.48
File Search	$150

DC Public Library Fees

Make check/money order payable to D.C. Treasurer.

Product	Cost
Execution (Acceptance) Fee	$35
Photo Fee	$15

Please visit the U.S. Department of State Passport and International Travel website for further information on applying for a passport.

If you are planning to travel within 72 hours, you will need to apply in person at the Washington Passport Agency. You must call 877-487-2778 to schedule an appointment. The address is 600 19th St. NW, First Floor – Sidewalk Level, Washington, D.C. 20006.”