Passport Acceptance

Phoenixville Public Library accepts passport applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State.

U.S. citizens planning international travel may apply for their passports, by appointment only (walk-ins not accepted), on the following days and times.

Passport Hours:

Mondays — 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Tuesdays — 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Wednesdays — 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursdays — 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Fridays — 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturdays — 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Passport photos available during all appointment hours — $10.00/photo.

Appointments must be made by calling the Information Desk at 610-933-3013, Ext. 132.

General requirements:

Completed, unsigned DS-11 form in black ink (do not print double-sided); if filing DS-82 form, you do not apply in person but must mail in the application
Proof of citizenship — state-issued birth certificate listing both parents’ names, naturalization certificate, or previous expired passport (must be expired for more than 5 years for applicant who applied for previous passport at age 16+)
ID (e.g., school ID for age 16-17, driver’s license for age 18+ and parents of minor applicants)
Minors (under age 16) must have both parents present or a notarized DS-3053 form and copy of ID (front and back on same side of page) from the absent parent
Passport photo (see travel.state.gov for photo requirements if not obtaining photo at the Library)
Payment: two checks or money orders (inquire about current fees when scheduling appointment)

For application forms, information on required documentation, fees, current processing times, application status tracking, and a wealth of other passport and international travel information, applicants should visit the only official website for passport information — travel.state.gov. For information in Spanish — travel.state.gov/pasaporte.