Ridgefield Library Fees

Only one check is needed for the Library’s fee for all applications being processed. The check should be made payable to:
RIDGEFIELD LIBRARY.

• Each Application: $35.  One check for multiple application fees is accepted.

U.S. Department of State Fees

Check payable to: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE for each application:

Passport Book:

Adult (16 and over): $130

Children (15 and under): $100

Passport Cards:

Adult (16 and over): $30

Children (15 and under): $15

Expedite Fee: Add $60 per application. One-day to two-day return delivery for passport book only was recently increased to $18.32 

PASSPORT INFORMATION

Appointments for in-person passport processing at the Ridgefield Library are available Monday-Friday from 10:00am-3:30pm.  Late appointments (through 6:30pm) are also available on some Wednesdays.  Passport processing is BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

Contact: Leslie Vuilleumier, Administrative Assistant, (203) 438-2282 x107

The National Passport Information Center (NPIC) is once again offering expedited service.  As of late November 2021, expedited passports take 5-7 weeks and normal processing time is 8-11 weeks.

Local Passport agencies and centers can assist customers who need a passport in the next 72 hours (3 business days) for a life-or-death emergency. Customers must make an appointment for life-or-death emergency service by contacting the NPIC and cannot walk in to passport agencies or centers.

Customers can check the status of their application online at https://www.travel.state.gov or by calling NPIC at 1-877-487-2778.

Further information can be found at https://www.travel.state.gov

The Basics

If your last passport was a 10-year passport and it has not been expired for more than five years, please use the renewal form DS-82 and follow directions to send to the Passport Services address. Renewal forms may be downloaded at  travel.state.gov or picked up at the Post Office or the Library’s Circulation Desk. All other forms (DS-11, DS-3053, etc.) can be downloaded at travel.state.gov.

You must renew in person if:

• this is a first-time passport
• you were 15 or younger when your most recent passport was issued
• your Passport was issued more than 15 years ago

Adults (Ages 16 and Over)

Bring these items with you:

• One passport photo
• DS-11 form filled out completely in black ball point pen
• Original birth certificate (with raised seal) OR naturalization certificate for first time applicants
• Social Security card (if you can find it); otherwise, Social Security number written on the application correctly
• Valid driver’s license for ages 17 and over
• Out-of-state driver’s license (other than CT, NY, MA, or RI) must submit a second form of Photo ID
• Old passport, if renewing
• Personal or bank checks: one for each application and one for the Library’s processing fee (no credit cards or cash accepted). Checks will be filled out during the appointment.
• Proof of name change (marriage certificate, court order for name change or divorce decree)
• Ages 16 and 17: Bring your own photo ID, and bring one parent/guardian to identify you

Children 15 and Younger

Bring these items with you:

• One passport photo
• DS-11 form filled out completely in black ball point pen
• Original birth certificate (with raised seal) OR naturalization certificate
• Social Security card (if you can find it) otherwise social security number written on the application correctly.
• Both parents/legal guardian must be present. If one parent cannot be present, you will need to submit a DS-3035 form (notarized written consent by non-appearing parent with a copy of the photo identification shown to the notary), passport photo page, or his/her driver’s license (front and back on one piece of paper, on one side of the paper).
• Old passport book and/or passport card, if renewing
• Personal or bank checks: one for each application and one for the Library’s processing fee (no credit cards or cash accepted).