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Services: Get a Passport

 

 

PLEASE BE AWARE OF PASSPORT PREPARATION SCAMS

Only obtain passport forms and information from travel.state.gov. The Ridgefield Library will never ask for your personal information to be given to us online. Please be conscious of who you are sharing your information with. If there is ever a doubt, please call the Ridgefield Library to speak to one of our staff members at (203) 438-2282.

Passport Applications are by Appointment Only

For more information or to check the status of your application online,

visit https://www.travel.state.gov or call NPIC at 1-877-487-2778

Renewing Your Passport

Renew Online or by Mail

If your last passport was a 10-year passport and it has been expired for less than five years, use the renewal form DS-82 and send to the Passport Services address on the form. 

All forms (DS-11, DS-3053, etc.) may be downloaded at travel.state.gov or picked up at the Post Office or the Library’s Circulation Desk. 

Renew In-person 

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

Fees

Ridgefield Library Fees

We do not accept cash or credit.

The check payable to: RIDGEFIELD LIBRARY

$35 per application and 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:

Passport Cards:

Adult (16+): $130

Children (under 15): $100

Adult (16+): $30

Children (under 15): $15

Expedite Fee: Add $60 per application. Please ask during your appointment about the most up-to-date delivery rate and time frame.

What to Bring

  • 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. 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
  • 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 
  • We not not accept credit cards or cash

Expediting Your Passport

The National Passport Information Center (NPIC) offers expedited service. 

Routine Processing: 4-6 weeks from receipt of application

Expedited Timeframe: 2-3 weeks from receipt of application

Expedite Fee

  • Additional $60 per application.
  • Please ask during your appointment about the most up-to-date delivery rate and time frame.

Emergency Expedition

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.

Call or email Laura Zolotorofe, Executive Assistant & Facilities Manager, (203) 438-2282 x103 to schedule an appointment. 

  • Monday-Friday from 10:00 am-3:30 pm
  • Some Wednesdays from 10:00 am-6:30 pm

ABOUT THE LIBRARY

Hours

Monday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
(closed summer Sundays)

Our Mission

THE RIDGEFIELD LIBRARY anticipates and meets the evolving needs of our community. We are an essential partner and the place where people discover, question, learn and connect.