The Andover Public Library processes passports by appointment only. To make an appointment please give us a call at 316-558-3500. The turnaround time on passports depends on current demand.
Passport applications will be processed by appointment only. Appointments must be made at least 24 hours in advance. No same-day passport appointments will be given. Passport applications are processed at APL Monday through Friday from 9:00 am with the last appointment at 2:40 pm. All documents must be present in order to process your application. Missing documents will require you to schedule a new appointment for another day.
If a minor’s parents have different first or last names than what is on the minor’s birth certificate, the original name change documentation (marriage license, divorce decree, court order) must be provided with the application.
Please note there are SIGNIFICANT DELAYS in processing passport applications at the Department of State. Please visit the official Department of State website for up-to-date information at www.travel.state.gov or contact the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778 or email NPIC@state.gov.
| Passport Fees | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | Passport Book Fee | Passport Card Fee | Library Fee |
| Adults (16+) | $130 | $100 | $35 |
| Minors | $30 | $15 | $35 |
| Passport Book or Card fees must be in the form of a check or money order, made out to the Dept of State | |||
| Library fees may be paid by cash, check, or charge. | |||
| For additional information visit: http://www.travel.state.gov/ | |||
| If you wish to expedite the process, it will be an additional $60 in the form of a check or money order, made out to the Dept of State (added to the first check!) | |||
Items to bring with you
- Application filled out in black ink (on two separate pieces of paper)
- Passport photo
- Photo ID for all applicants over the age of 16 and for parents of children 18 and younger
- Proof of citizenship, ie., birth certificate, naturalization certificate or old passport
- Photocopy front and back of your photo ID (on two separate pieces of paper)
- Photocopy front and back of your proof of citizenship (on two separate pieces of paper)
- A check or money order for each application.
***If you do not have everything with you for your appointment, you will have to reschedule for another day.***
FAQ Passport Questions
Call us at 316-558-3500 to make an appointment.
We generally recommend Walgreens to get your passport photo, but Walmart will also take your photo.
There are a lot of requirements for passport photos, so we do not recommend taking the photo yourself. The photo must be a certain size, the background must be completely white (no shadows, no off-white, gray, etc.). You cannot wear glasses or headwear (if you wear religious headwear, that is acceptable). You cannot wear camo, and it is recommended that you do not wear white clothing. Hair must be tucked away from the face, and you cannot smile or distort your face. You also must be facing forward and there can be no digital alteration. Photos are the most common cause for passports to be rejected, so it’s important to get them done professionally.
It depends:
- Were you over 16 when you got your previous passport?
- Did your passport expire within the last five years or is about to expire?
If you answered yes to both of these questions, you will renew your passport through the mail. You can find the form on www.travel.state.gov or you can pick up the form at the front desk.
If you answered no to either of these questions, we can process your passport.
Our agents have limited hours, and we understand that our hours may not work for you. If you are needing to get a passport processed in the evening or on the weekend, we recommend talking to the Derby Public Library.
Yes. All applicants must be present. If a child is getting a passport and they are under 16, both parents must be present as well. If a parent cannot come, they need to fill out a consent form and get it notarized. If there are special circumstances and there is only one parent/guardian, you must bring paperwork to prove that. If there is only one parent on the child’s birth certificate, only one must be present. Learn more about apply for a child’s passport here.
No. Even with expedited, it usually takes more than 2 weeks to get your new passport. You can only get a passport faster if it is a Life-or-Death Emergency or Urgent Travel. In these circumstances, you must go to a passport agency, the closest of which is in Dallas. Learn more here.