Passport Acceptance Facility
Otis Library is accepting passport applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State. United States citizens may apply for their passports by appointment only.
For application forms, information on documentation requirements, fees, and a wealth of other passport and international travel information, please visit the only official website for passport information: travel.state.gov.
To make an appointment, contact:
Deana Eager
860-889-2365 ext. 106
deager@otislibrarynorwich.org
Jessa Franco
860-889-2365 ext. 125
jfranco@otislibrarynorwich.org
Apply for a Passport
You need to apply in person if: this is your first passport, your passport was issued before you were 16 years old, or your passport expired more than 5 years ago.
A completed application
Passport applications are available online or you can pick up a form at the library or any Passport Acceptance Agency. Use black ink only. DO NOT SIGN the application before your appointment.Proof of Citizenship
US-born individuals: a certified birth certificate with a seal (not a photocopy), showing the full name of the parent(s), signature of the registrar, and filing date within one year of the birth issued from the Bureau of Vital Statistics or the city of birth. Children under the age of 16 must submit a birth certificate even if previously issued a passport.Foreign-born individuals: a Certificate of Naturalization, Certificate of Citizenship, Consular Report of Birth, or a Certification Report of Birth Abroad (no photocopies). Foreign-born children of naturalized parents may apply for a U.S. passport if the child was under the age of 18 when the parents became naturalized.
You are required to submit these documents with your application. The documents will be returned to you with your newly issued passport in a separate mailing.
For children under the age of 16, both parents or the child’s legal guardian(s) must appear, along with the child, when submitting a passport application. If only one parent appears, you must also submit one of the following:
Second parent’s notarized written statement consenting to passport issuance for the child, or
Primary evidence of sole authority to apply, or
A written statement (made under penalty of perjury) explaining the second parent’s unavailability.
Proof of Identity
Prior U.S. Passport
Valid driver’s license
Government photo ID: city, state or federal
Military photo ID: military and dependents, etc.
Naturalization Certificate
Proof of Identity
In addition to proof of citizenship, you must provide a photo ID. Acceptable forms of ID include a current or expired passport, a valid driver’s license or official state ID, or a certificate of naturalization/certificate of citizenship. See travel.state.gov for a complete list of acceptable IDs. Children under 16 may use parents’ ID, but the child must still appear in person with the parents.One Passport Photo
Photos can be taken by Otis Library for an additional $15 fee. If you would prefer to use another service, you must bring a photo that meets the following requirements:Whole-face view taken within the last 6 months
In color
2″ x 2″ size
Taken against a plain white or light background
Only the applicant can appear in the photo – this includes photos for infants
Should represent applicant’s normal appearance
No glasses can be worn
Normal street clothes: no camouflage, uniforms, hats, or head covering (head coverings for religious or medical reasons are allowed, but full face must still be shown)
Fees for Department of State (effective 1/22/2023)
A check or money order, payable to the U.S. Department of State, is required. Separate checks are required for each application.Passport Book Fee (Routine Processing)
Applicants age 16 & over: $130
Applicants under age 16: $100
Passport Card Fee (Routine Processing)
Applicants age 16 & over: $30
Applicants under age 16: $15
Expedited processing is available at an additional cost of $60 per passport card or book. (See “Processing Times” for more details.)
Passport Book Overnight Delivery is available at an additional cost of $19.53. (Overnight Delivery is not available for passport cards).
Fees are subject to change. The most current fee schedule is available at travel.state.gov.
Acceptance Fee
The $35 acceptance fee may be paid by cash, check, or money order payable to Otis Library. You may combine multiple payments of the acceptance fee on one check or money order. The acceptance fee (to the library) cannot be combined on a check with the passport fee (to U.S. Dept. of State).Processing Times
Please visit the travel.state.gov for current processing times. It is important to note that processing times may be impacted by mail delays. Note that processing times are based on when your application is received at the passport processing center, not on the day you apply.Emergency or Urgent Travel For life-or-death emergencies and other urgent travel, visit travel.state.gov for more information or 1-877-487-2778.
If your passport was issued after you were 16 years old and/or expired less than 5 years ago, you can renew your passport on your own.
The renewal form is available online or you can pick up a form at the library or any Passport Acceptance Agency. Use black ink only.
The application fee is the same and there is no acceptance fee. Renewals can not be submitted through the library; they must be mailed directly to the U.S. Department of State. The Library is happy to review your renewal paperwork before mailing. Please make an appointment with a passport agent by calling 860-889-2365 ext. 106 or 125.
For all other questions and more information, please visit the State Department website.