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”
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Option 1: Enter the information online and print
Print single-sided and bring all pages to your appointment
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Option 2: Print a blank form and complete by hand
Print legibly and use black ink
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Option 3: Complete the form at the Library
Print legibly and use black ink
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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
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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
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*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):
