BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
PJFL is a Passport Acceptance Facility. We provide the same service as other Acceptance Facilities for all U.S. Citizens! PLEASE NOTE: We cannot process adult passport renewals. See “Renewals” portion below for more information.
Click here for our Passport brochure (PDF)
*Click here for information about passport scams*
Información en español
You must apply at an Acceptance Facility if ANY of the following are true:
- You have never been issued a U.S. passport
- You were under age 16 when your most recent U.S. passport was issued
- Your most recent U.S. passport was issued over 15 years ago (i.e. – expired longer than 5 years)
- Your most recent U.S. passport was lost or stolen
- Your name has changed since your previous U.S. passport was issued and you are unable to legally document your name change
How To Apply
STEP 1: Complete Form “DS-11”
Option 1: Enter the information online and print
Print single-sided and bring all pages to your appointment
Option 2: Print a blank form and complete by hand
Print legibly and use black ink
Option 3: Complete the form at the Library
Print legibly and use black ink
DO NOT use whiteout or scribble on the form. DO NOT sign the bottom of the form until the Passport Agent instructs you to do so.
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STEP 2: What You Need
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship (original document along with one b/w or color copy, to be sent with the application) – Link to U.S. Dept of State-Approved Citizenship Evidence
- Proof of Identity (if applicable, bring one b/w or color copy of secondary ID. Copies must contain front AND back of the ID on one page.) – Link to U.S. Dept of State-Approved Photo Identification (Primary and Secondary)
- Passport Photo – Visit travel.state.gov’s “Passport Photos” page for sizing details. The Library also offers a Passport Photo Service.
- Fees (two separate payments per application) – See the chart in our “Fees” Section below
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- Application fee – Payable to “U.S. Department of State,” made by check or money order ONLY (one check or money order per application).
- Acceptance fee – Payable to “PJFL,” made by check, money order, cash, credit, or debit.
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Step 3: Schedule an Appointment
(Hours vary during holiday closings):
Mondays & Thursdays………….10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesdays……………………………5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Wednesdays & Fridays…………10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
First Saturday of the Month……10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
To request an appointment: Call 631-473-0022 and ask for the Passport Office OR fill out our Appointment Request Form:
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Applicants Ages 16 & 17
For 16 and 17 year olds, one parent/guardian should be present.
Visit travel.state.gov’s requirements for “Applicants Age 16 and 17” page
Minor Applicants (Under Age 16)
ALL parents/guardians with legal custody must be present to authorize issuance of a minor’s passport. If this is not possible, see below. Visit travel.state.gov’s requirements for “Children Under 16” page
*If Only ONE Parent/Guardian can attend a Minor Applicant(s) appointment
If more than one parent/guardian has custodial rights, but only one is able to attend the appointment, the DS-3053 form must be filled out, notarized (note: the Library does not offer notary services) and accompanied with the front AND back photocopy of the absent parent/guardian’s ID, per child.
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Processing Times
Visit travel.state.gov’s “Processing Times” page
Renewals
Can I Renew? – ADULT PASSPORTS ONLY (PDF)
Adult Passport Renewals CANNOT be executed or mailed by the Library. However, we can take your photo and also review your DS-82 Renewal form (Form Filler) for accuracy! There is still a photos fee, but no fee for reviewing your DS-82.
Fees (Non-Refundable)
More Questions? | Already Applied for a Passport?
Once your application has been completed and mailed by a Passport Acceptance Agent, all questions MUST be directed to the National Passport Information Center (NPIC):
