DC Public Library Passport Acceptance Office

DC Public Library Passport Acceptance Office

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DC Public Library Passport Acceptance Office 

Passport Acceptance Office
Located on the 2nd Floor of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
202-727-3257
passport.dcpl@dc.gov

The Passport Acceptance Office accepts new passport applications.

Hours of Operation

Sunday - Closed
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.  (sign-up list closes at 6:30 p.m.)
Wednesday - 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. (sign-up list closes at 6:30 p.m.)
Thursday - 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. (sign-up list closes at 6:30 p.m.)
Friday - Closed
Saturday - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (sign-up list closes at 2:30 pm)

 

How to Apply

Complete the application and PRINT (single-sided) prior to arrival. Visit the Passport Acceptance Office on the 2nd floor of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 
  • All applicants must be present.
Please bring each of the following with your application:
  • Bring two checks (no starter checks) or money orders, one written to the U.S. Department of State and one written to the D.C. Treasurer.  See fee structure below. 
  • 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 the 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 the U.S. Department of State.
Item Cost Estimated Processing Time
Passport Book - age 16+ $130 8-11 weeks
Passport Book - age 15 and younger $100 8-11 weeks
 
Passport Card - 16+ $30 8-11 weeks
Passport Card - age 15 and younger $15 8-11 weeks
Expedited
Passport Book (16+) $190 5-7 weeks
Passport Book (15 and younger) $160 5-7 weeks
Misc. Costs
Overnight Delivery $18.32
File Search $150


DC Public Library Fees

Make check/money order payable to D.C. Treasurer.
Product Cost
Acceptance Fee $35
Photo Fee  $15

Se habla español. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, call 1-888-874-7793 for TDD/TTY teletype services.

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.