NEW PASSPORTS

THIS INCLUDES:

• FIRST-TIME PASSPORT FOR ADULTS
• REPLACEMENT FOR LOST OR STOLEN PASSPORTS
• PASSPORTS FOR ALL MINORS UNDER 16 REGARDLESS OF PREVIOUS PASSPORT

Please fill out your application(s) before your appointment to save time and make sure you have all necessary documentation.

U.S. Passport Applications (DS-11 forms) may be filled out online and printed from the Department of State website or printed and filled out by hand. Applications may also be obtained at the Library ahead of time. Use black ink only to complete applications. Do not use white-out. Do NOT sign them until asked to do so by a Passport Acceptance Agent.

All passport applicants must appear in person. Both parents must be present for applicants under 16 years of age. One parent must be present for 16 and 17 year old applicants.

APPLICANTS FOR A NEW PASSPORT OR REPLACEMENT OF A LOST OR STOLEN PASSPORT MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:

Proof of U.S. citizenship which is sent in with application but returned to applicant, such as:

• Certified, government-issued birth certificate showing parent(s) name(s), or
• Original Naturalization Certificate, or
• Previous passport, or
• Certificate of Birth Abroad

Please note: Minors under 16 years of age must submit certified birth certificate each time they apply for a passport.

Current proof of identity, such as:

• Valid New York driver license, or
• Valid state-issued ID along with secondary ID (work, student, military, previous expired driver license, hand carry permit, etc.), or
• Valid out-of-state driver license along with secondary ID, or
• U.S. Government ID card, or
• Certificate of Naturalization, or
• Military ID

Please note: If one parent or legal guardian cannot attend in person to obtain child’s passport, the DS-3053 form, Statement of Consent for Minors must be completed, dated by parent and notarized on the same day. The type of passport desired (book, card or both) should be marked, and a copy of both the front and back of the ID which the notary witnessed as identification must accompany the form.

One 2×2 inch photo which may be made at the library for a fee or brought in. Photos:

• Must be in color with a light background – no shadows
• May not be in profile
• Must include only the head and top of shoulders
• Avoid wearing white as the background is white
• No glasses unless a letter is brought from doctor stating health will be harmed if glasses removed

Proper Forms of Payment – Two Separate Payments:

• Personal checks (no starter checks), money orders or cashier’s checks for U.S. Department of State payments
• Personal checks, money orders, cashier’s checks or cash for processing passport applications and photo fees for Library payment
• No credit and debit cards

FEES

Payable to U.S. Department of State by personal check (no starter checks), money order or cashier’s check only:

• Adult passport books: $130
• Adult passport cards: $30 (land or boat travel to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or the Caribbean only)
• Minor (under 16) passport books: $100
• Minor (under 16) passport cards: $15 (land or boat travel to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or the Caribbean only)
• Expedite fee to receive passport in 2-3 weeks: $60 per applicant

Payable to Hampton Library by personal check, money order, cashier’s check or cash only:

• Execution fee per DS-11 passport application: $35
• Passport photos if made here: $10