Whittier Public Library

Passport Acceptance Service

Hours

Monday-Wednesday	10am-2pm 5pm-8pm
Thursday-Friday	10am-2pm
Saturday	10am-1pm (by appointment only)

Please call 562-464-3335 for further information and to schedule appointments.

Cost

Adults (ages 16 and over) Form DS-11	passport book and card	$140 +$25 processing fee	payable to "Passport Services" payable to "Whittier Public Library"
	passport book	$110 +$25 processing fee	payable to "Passport Services" payable to "Whittier Public Library"
	passport card	$30 +$25 processing fee	payable to "Passport Services" payable to "Whittier Public Library"
Children (under 16) Form DS-11	passport book and card	$95 +$25 processing fee	payable to "Passport Services" payable to "Whittier Public Library"
	passport book	$80 +$25 processing fee	payable to "Passport Services" payable to "Whittier Public Library"
	passport card	$15 +$25 processing fee	payable to "Passport Services" payable to "Whittier Public Library"
Photos		$10
Renewals	Fill out Form DS-82	cost of passport book/card or combo minus $25 processing fee (see above for costs)	payable to "Passport Services" send form and payment to address listed on form
Expedited Service		$60	(in addition to regular services)
Express Mail		$16.25 $14.85	to processing center to applicant's home

PLEASE NOTE THESE ABOVE FEES ARE PAYABLE TO PASSPORT SERVICES BY CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY. FEES PAYABLE TO "WHITTIER PUBLIC LIBRARY" CAN BE CHECK, MONEY ORDER OR CASH. YOU MAY WRITE ONE CHECK FOR ALL FAMILY MEMBERS APPLYING AT THE SAME TIME.

Frequently Asked Questions

When can I apply for a U.S. Passport at the Whittier Central Library?

You can apply for a U.S. Passport during the above hours only. Unless appointments are specified, service is “first-come, first-serve”. There is no service and applications cannot be submitted after the posted closing time.

Who provides the U.S. Passport Acceptance Service?

Library staff have been designated by the U.S. State Department as U.S. Passport Acceptance Agents. In this capacity we are required to follow all Federal rules and regulations. There are NO exceptions.

Service may be denied if applicants do not supply the required documentation or adhere to U.S. Passport Acceptance rules and regulations.

How do I get a Passport?

To apply for a U.S. Passport, you must provide proof of U.S. citizenship and proof of identification. You must also provide two, 2 inch by 2 inch photographs. When getting photos, specify “passport photographs”. The library provides pictures for $10.00.

What is acceptable proof of U.S. Citizenship?

You must provide an original copy of your certified birth certificate (no photocopies). The California Certified Abstract of Birth and the Texas Certified Abstract of Birth are Not Accepted by the U.S. State Department. You may Not submit a hospital birth record.

Your certified birth certificate will be submitted with your passport application.

If you are a naturalized U.S. Citizen, you must provide your Certificate of Naturalization. This certificate will be submitted with your passport application. These original documents will be returned with your new passport. You may also submit your expired U.S. Passport. Your old passport will be returned with your new passport.

What is acceptable proof of identification?

Adults may submit their current, valid Driver’s License or California I.D. card. Adults may also submit a current U.S. Passport or current Military I.D. Card.

What is required for a passport for children under 16?

Both parents or legal guardians must:

Present evidence of child’s U.S. citizenship.
Present evidence that they are the parents or guardian.
Show valid personal identification.
Sign and take an oath before an authorized passport acceptance agent.

Where can I obtain a Certified Birth Certificate?

Depending upon where you were born, you need to contact the County Recorder or Registrar of Birth. You can also find this information using vital check at 1-800-255-2414 or on the web at http://www.vitalchek.com.

Where do I get the photographs?

The Library has identified local camera and photography stores that provide Passport Photos, and the list is available from the library. You need two, 2-inch by 2-inch passport photographs. The background must be light colored. You may not submit school photographs. Digital photos are acceptable. The library takes pictures for $10.00.

What do I do if I lost my Passport?

If you have lost your current passport, you must apply for a new passport and you must submit all original documentation. You must also submit Form DS-64, “Statement Regarding Lost or Stolen Passport.” If you have lost your expired U.S. Passport, you must apply for a new passport and submit all original documentation.

How long does it take to get my Passport?

The U.S. Passport Office guarantees delivery as follows:

Routine Service: 4-6 weeks from receipt at the Processing Center.
Expedited Service: 3 weeks from receipt at the Processing Center.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE WHITTIER PUBLIC LIBRARY HAS NO AUTHORITY TO MODIFY THESE TIME FRAMES.

You may also request and pay extra for Overnight Mail Delivery from the Library to the Processing Center for an additional $16.25 express mail fee. The same service is also offered from the Processing Center to your residence for an additional $16.25.

What If I need my Passport sooner than the Expedited Service delivery date?

You must make an appointment by telephone for acceptance service if you are traveling within 3 weeks. You must show proof of travel (i.e. airline tickets).

Call 877-487-2778 to make an appointment at the:

Los Angeles Passport Office
11000 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1000
Los Angeles, CA 90024

For more information, please visit http://travel.state.gov/.

What if I am not a citizen?

Find out more about the citizenship process at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services or US Immigration Help.