If you are planning a trip outside the U.S., you can apply for a passport and get a passport photo at the Lancaster Public Library – Lancaster City Branch.
Appointments are required for passport service. Application appointments can be made online or by calling 717-394-2651, ext. 2260
Hours of Service
- Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 to 5:00 p.m.
- Wednesday: 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 to 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED
What to Bring
- Completed passport application DS-11 (available at travel.state.gov)
- PLEASE DO NOT PRINT APPLICATIONS 2-SIDED
- The federal government will not accept them that way
- PLEASE DO NOT PRINT APPLICATIONS 2-SIDED
- Proof of identity
- Valid U.S. driver’s license
- Naturalization certificate
- U.S. military ID
- Government employee card
- A photocopy of both sides of your proof of identity is required
- If needed, we can make copies for $1 per page
- Proof of US citizenship (A photocopy of the proof of US citizenship is required
- Previous fully valid passport
- Naturalization Certificate
- An ORIGINAL certified birth certificate that bears the signature, seal of the registrar, and parent names
- A photocopy of the proof of US citizenship is required
- If needed, we can make copies for $1 per page
- A two-by-two inch color passport photo with a white background.
- Photos are available at the library’s passport center for an additional $15
- PHOTOS ARE TAKEN DURING THE APPOINTMENT TIME
- Photos are available at the library’s passport center for an additional $15
Children Under the Age of 16
Both parents are required to attend WITH THE CHILD. If one parent is not able to attend, they will need to fill out a Statement of Consent form (available at travel.state.gov) and have it notarized. We will also need a photocopy of both sides of the non-attending parent’s ID.
For detailed information regarding required documents for passport processing of minors, please review the information on the U.S. Department of State’s website.
Fees
Both State Department and library fees apply and need to be paid for separately.
Fees vary depending on the type of passport you need. Passport fees are payable to the US Department of State by check or money order only. A separate check or money order is required for each application.
State Department Fees (Check or Money Order Only)
| TYPE | AGE | COST |
| Passport Book | 16 and over | $130 |
| 15 and under | $100 | |
| Expedited Passport Book | 16 and over | $190 ($130 + $60 fee for expedited service) |
| 15 and under | $160 ($100 + $60 fee for expedited service) | |
| Passport Card | 16 and over | $30 |
| 15 and under | $15 | |
| Expedited Passport Card | 16 and over | $90 ($30 + $60 fee for expedited service) |
| 15 and under | $75 ($15 + $60 fee for expedited service) |
- Routine Service – Routine service can take up to 6 weeks from the day the application is received by the Passport Processing Agency to the day a new passport is received.
- Expedited Service – Expedited service can take up to 3 weeks from the day the application is received by the Passport Processing Agency to the day a new passport is received.
Processing times are estimates and may vary.
Library Passport Fees
| Library passport fees may be paid with cash, all major credit cards, or money order. |
| · $35 for each passport application submitted |
| · $15 for each photo needed |
Passport Renewals
If you were 16 years of age or older when you got your passport and it hasn’t been expired for more than 5 years, you can renew it on your own using a DS82 Passport by Mail form (travel.state.gov). Fill out the form, sign it, and mail it in with your old passport, a new passport photo, and a check for $130 (Routine Service) or $190 (Expedited Service). The address where you are to send it is on the application form.
If under 16 years of age when you got the passport and/or it’s been expired for more than 5 years, you will need to make an appointment to come in and apply for a new passport. In this case you’ll need to complete DS11 application forms.