Passports
Passports
As a service to the community, the Sachem Public Library accepts new passport applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State.
When Can I Apply?
Appointments are available:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:30 am & 3:30 pm
Tuesday: 5:00 pm, 6:15 pm & 7:30 pm
Use the form below to request a passport appointment and a librarian will contact you:
What Do I Need?
- Application: Application DS-11 may be filled out online and then printed single-sided. The library can provide a paper application which must be filled out in black ink with no whiteout or cross outs. Do not sign the application until asked to do so by an agent.
- Applicants and relevant parties: The applicant must be present. Both parents and children must be present for all minor applications under the age of 16.
- Original proof of citizenship: This includes certified, original, or long form birth certificates; naturalization papers; or a U.S. passport for applicants over the age of 16. Your original documents will be mailed to the Department of State and will be returned to you. You must also bring a photocopy of your proof of citizenship.
- Valid photo identification: Applicants and parents of applicants under age 16 must have a valid photo ID. You must also bring a photocopy of the front and back of this ID on one side of one piece of paper.
- Current passport photo: The library provides photo services for $10 per applicant. If you wish to bring your own photograph, refer to the Department of State’s guidelines. Photographs must be 2×2, taken with the last 6 months, with a plain white background. No eyeglasses, uniforms, camouflage, or hats may be worn.
What Are The Fees?
Please view the Fee Calculator and Chart for Passport fees.
Application fees are by check or money order only, payable to the U.S. Department of State.
A $35 execution fee is payable to the library by cash, card, or check payable to Sachem Public Library.
How Long Will it Take to Receive My Passport?
Processing Times:
Please check the U.S. Department of State Passport Page for up to date processing times for regular and expedited applications.
Emergency Passport:
If you are traveling within 2 weeks and need an emergency passport, the library cannot process the application. You must make an appointment with a Passport Agency and be able to provide proof of travel (i.e. airline tickets). Call 1-877-487-2778 to make an emergency appointment.
Can I Renew a Passport?
The library does not renew passports. However, adult passport renewals are easy to do. To renew a 10-year adult passport, visit the State Department website and download form DS-82 along with the instructions. You can renew by mail if all of the following are true of your most recent U.S. passport:
- It is undamaged and can be submitted with your application
- It was issued when you were age 16 or older
- It was issued within the last 15 years (not expired more than 5 years)
- It was issued in your current name or you can legally document your name change with a certified copy of your marriage certificate or government-issued document evidencing your legal name change
Complete the application and mail it with payment and the old passport to the address on the form. If you were under 16 when your passport was issued (a 5-year passport), you cannot renew it. You must apply for a new passport.
Please feel free to call the library at:
631-588-5024 x285
