Passports

The Library is accepting appointments for passports. Call the Library at 815-485-2605 to make an appointment. Walk-ins are not accepted.

The U.S. Department of State is currently backlogged and we cannot guarantee when you will receive your passport. For more information about the status of passport applications, visit U.S. Passport Application Status page at the U.S. Department of State website.

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The Library is an official Passport Acceptance Facility

New Lenox Public Library District is pleased to announce that we have been designated as an official Passport Acceptance Facility of the U.S. Department of State.

  • We can only accept applications for NEW passports. Please contact the library to make an appointment before coming in.
  • We do not take passport photos. Please get a passport photo taken before coming in. More information can be found at Current Passport Photo.
  • If you need to renew an adult passport, you do not need to come in to the Library. Instructions for renewals are at the bottom of this page.

New Passport Applications

To get started with your passport application, make sure you have all of your documents, copies, payments, and photograph. This printable checklist (available in English and Spanish) will help you keep track of the information you need.

The price of 1–2 Day Delivery has increased to $19.53. The PDFs below have been updated with this information.

If you would prefer to talk to staff, we are happy to review the passport application requirements with you. Our phone number is 815-485-2605, and the extension for Patron Services is 111. We are also happy to assist you by email at passport@newlenoxlibrary.org.

What do I need to apply for a NEW passport for myself and/or my child?

Anyone who is applying for a first-time passport must apply in person using form DS-11. Please schedule an appointment with a library passport agent first by calling 815-485-2605. If you were under 16 when your passport was issued (a 5-year passport), you cannot renew and will need a new passport.

Applications

Applications may be filled out online at www.travel.state.gov and then printed single-sided. The Library also provides applications which must be filled out in black ink with no whiteout. Do not sign the application until asked to do so by an agent. See U.S. Passports: Apply in Person for more information.

Applicants & Relevant Parties

The applicant must be present. Both parents and children must be present for all minor applications under the age of 16.

Valid Photo Identification

Applicants and parents of applicants under age 16 must have a valid government-issued photo ID. See Passport Requirements: Photo Identification for additional information.

Original Proof of Citizenship

Such as certified, original, long form birth certificates, naturalization papers, or a U.S. Passport for applicants over the age of 16. See Passport Requirements: Citizenship Evidence for more information.

Current Passport Photo

The Library does not provide photo services; however, there are several places near the Library that provide the service, such as Walgreens and CVS. Please note: Eyeglasses must be removed for passport photos and photos must be taken in the last six months. See Passport Requirements: Passport Photos for more information.

Note: The U. S. State Department has strict photo guidelines and acceptance of your photo is always at the discretion of the U. S. passport agency.

Passport Fees

There are two fees involved with getting your passport at the Library.

$35.00 Passport Execution Fee (to New Lenox Library): The Library accepts cash, check or debit/credit card for the passport execution fee, which is $35.00 per passport application. Checks should be made out to New Lenox Public Library.

Variable Passport Fee (to the U.S. Department of State): All payments made to the U.S. Department of State must be made by check or money order. For specific fee information, please contact the Library or visit Passport Fees at the U.S. Department of State website. The Department of State does NOT accept credit or debit cards.

For further information on the passport application process, please visit the U.S. Department of State website.

Passport Application Status

Processing Times

The U.S. Department of State estimates the following processing times for your passport application:

  • Routine: 8–11 Weeks
  • Expedited: 5–7 Weeks

The Library does not have access to information regarding the status of your application. Please contact the National Passport Information Center directly.

You can check your application status online or by phone. You will need the following information:

  1. Last Name
    • Include suffixes (Jones III, Patton Jr, etc.)
    • Include hyphens as appropriate (Jackson-Smith)
  2. Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)
  3. Last Four Digits of Social Security Number

Check Online

  • Access the Online Passport Status System to check your application status.
  • It takes 7-10 business days after you applied for your application to be trackable online.
  • Receive automatic email updates on the status of your application by entering your email address after locating your pending application in the Online Passport Status System.

Check by Phone

Call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778 or 1-888-874-7793 (TDD/TTY) to speak to a Customer Service Representative (Se habla español):

  • Monday–Friday (Excluding Federal Holidays): 7:00 am–9:00 pm Central Time
  • Saturday: 9:00 am–2:00 pm Central Time

Adult Passport Renewals

Adult Passport renewals are easy to do, and do not require a visit to an Acceptance Facility. To renew a 10-year adult passport, visit the U.S. Department of State’s Special Issuance Agency 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;
  • Was issued when you were age 16 or older;
  • Was issued within the last 15 years (not expired more than 5 years); and
  • 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 the application, payment, and the passport to the address on the form. A trip to an acceptance facility is not necessary! The Library does not accept mail-in renewal applications. Adult renewals are done by the adult, and acceptance agencies do not accept these applications.

NOTE: This is a general overview and not all situations are covered. Please contact the Library or visit www.travel.state.gov for more detailed information about passports.