Passport Services

Make an appointment at the Juniata County Library to get or renew your passport!

You will receive an email or phone call from a real person confirming your appointment day and time. Your appointment is not scheduled until you hear from the library.

Passport agents: Vince Giordano, Christine May and Mercedes Berrier.

Passport applications

You may download the passport application form you need and bring it completed to your appointment. Applications must be completed in black ink.

1st-time passport application (DS-11): https://eforms.state.gov/Forms/ds11.pdf

You must apply in person using Form DS-11 if at least one of the following is true:

You are applying for your first U.S. passport
You are under age 16
Your current or previous U.S. passport was issued when you were under age 16
Your previous U.S. passport was lost, stolen, or damaged
Your previous U.S. passport was issued more than 15 years ago

If none of the above statements apply to you, you may be eligible to Renew using Form DS-82.

2. Passport renewal application (DS-82): https://eforms.state.gov/Forms/ds82.pdf

You can complete this application on your own without the library's help. If you would like help filling out the form and assembling it for you to mail it, let us know!

Make an appointment. You will receive an email or phone call from a real person confirming your appointment day and time. Your appointment is not scheduled until you hear from the library.

Passport Service Fees

Application fees are paid with a check or money order to the U.S. Department of State.
Execution fees as well as fees for photos are paid to the Juniata County Library with cash, credit, debit, or check.
One check is submitted to the government per application and includes the application fee as well as any other optional fees such as the expedited processing fee or 1-2 day delivery fee.
Need a document notarized? We can do that!

Passport Photos

The library is able to take and print your passport photo. You are also able to take and print your own photo before your appointment and bring it with you. Please read the government's requirements for passport photos: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/photos.html

If you are getting a passport photo for a young child, let a passport agent know so that we can get a proper size chair for the photo. Stores such as CVS allow you to take a photo with the child laying down.

Photo re-takes are free of charge.

Before your appointment

All applications must be filled out in black ink. Applications are provided at the library. You may download the form and fill it out ahead of time.

A 1st-time passport application appointment usually takes about 30 minutes to complete. A passport renewal application appointment usually takes about 15 minutes to complete.

Once your 1st-time passport application is complete, the library itself sends it in the mail that day or the next business day. If you are renewing your current passport, you yourself take it to the post office to mail it.

The following documents must be brought to your appointment to apply for a 1st-time passport:

1. Original copy of proof of citizenship either in the form of a birth certificate, naturalization certificate, or a U.S. Passport. This proof, along with a copy that the library makes, is mailed with your application to the passport office and will be returned to you with your passport.

Birth certificates must be issued by the state in which the birth occurred and have a raised seal.
The birth certificate must list both parents' names at birth.
Notification of birth or a hospital certificate is unacceptable.
If you need to obtain a state-issued birth certificate, contact Pennsylvania Vital Records:
-Request a birth certificate online: https://mycertificates.health.pa.gov/pastorefront/customer/pa/paHome.xhtml
-Obtain a birth certificate the same day in-person: 555 Walnut St #1, Harrisburg, PA 17101 | (717) 772-3480 | Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

2. 2 identical passport photos

The library can take and print your photo at the time of your appointment for $10.
If you are bringing your own photo, it must be 2 inches X 2 inches, in color, on glossy paper, front view, with a light-colored background, and taken within the last 6 months. No dark or non-prescription glasses.
Photos already taken and printed can be provided to the library for use on the application as long as they meet the above requirements.
Visit the State Department website to learn about the photo requirements: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/photos.html

3. Photo ID & Social Security card

Examples of photo ID: a valid driver’s license or a PA Non-Driver I.D.
A current photo school I.D. is valid for children.

4. Proof of a last name change

If your last name now is different from when you were born, you must bring to your appointment your marriage certificate, divorce decree, or a court order for a name change to retake your prior surname. A copy of any of these documents you must bring will be made and mailed with your application; you keep the original copies.
If your last name now is different from your current passport, you must bring a certified certificate stating how it changed. For example: a certified marriage certificate.
Marriage certificates issued by the officiant, such as a pastor, are not acceptable.

5. Should your departure be in less than 10 days

Speak to a passport agent at the library and they will give you the phone number and steps to take.

For minors (under 16 years old):

Both parents must be present to sign for a minor under the age of 16 years.
If this is not possible, form CD-3053 or a notarized letter must be provided explaining the reason for the absent parent.
A front and back copy of each of their valid photo ID/drivers licenses must be made and sent in with the minor's application.

For applicants ages 16 and 17:

The consent of one legal parent/legal guardian is required to issue a U.S. passport. This can be satisfied in one of the following ways

One legal parent/legal guardian must be present at the passport appointment and along with the applicant must sign the application;
Complete ahead of time and bring to the appointment form DS-3053 (statement of consent: issuance of a U.S. passport to a child.) Important: This form must be notarized.

After your appointment

Routine turn-around time is 10-13 weeks from the date the State Department receives the application (as of March 24th 2023.)

Expedited processing of a passport application takes 7-9 weeks to process and mail to you (as of March 24th 2023.)

It is the same processing time for passport renewals and new passports.

All passports will be mailed to the address given on the passport application.

Your passport book or card will be mailed to you in one envelope. Your original documents submitted (birth certificate) will be mailed to you in a separate envelope within 10 days of the first envelope. If you request a passport book and card, you will receive 3 separate envelopes with each in it.

If you are renewing your current passport, you will receive the old passport back and your new passport will have a different passport number from your prior one.

If you provide an email address on your passport application, you may view online the progress of your application.

If you have questions about the status of your passport, you may call the NPIC hotline at 1-877-487-2778. It is recommended you call as soon as they open (8:00 AM weekdays.) You may also contact your U.S. Congressperson for assistance.

Visit the U.S. Department of State's passport website for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an appointment? No. However, appointments are highly recommended so that we can best serve you.
How old does someone have to be to get a passport? A person of any age can get a passport. All children under age 16 must apply for a passport in person with two parents or guardians using Form DS-11. Passports for children under age 16 are only valid for 5 years. They cannot be renewed and must complete Form DS-11 again in 5 years.
How long does it take to get a passport? A 1st-time passport application appointment usually takes about 30 minutes to complete. A passport renewal application appointment usually takes about 15 minutes to complete. Once complete and mailed to the U.S. Department of State, the routine processing takes 10-13 weeks from the date the State Department receives the application till it is mailed to you (as of March 24th 2023.) Expedited processing of a passport application takes 7-9 weeks to process and mail to you (as of March 24th 2023.)
I have a passport from when I was a kid. Can I renew it? Passports issued before the age of 16 cannot be renewed. They are valid for travel for 5 years and applicants must then file all over again for a passport using form DS-11.
I have a passport from a long time ago (20-30 years ago.) How do I get a new passport? Passports can be renewed within 15 years of it being issued to you. If your passport is more than 15 years old and has not been renewed, you must use Form DS-11 and apply for a new passport. If you still have your old passport, you can bring it with you to your appointment.
I got married and now my last name on my most recent passport is different from my current last name. What do I do? If your current passport was issued less than 15 years ago and you got married less than a year ago, you can renew your passport using form DS-82. If you got married more than a year ago, you must file for a new passport using form DS-11. You must include with your application the official marriage certificate issued by the county you were married in. Marriage certificates issued by the officiant, such as a pastor, are not acceptable.
My last name on my most recent passport is now different from my current last name. What do I do? If your last name has changed due to marriage, divorce, adoption, etc. you must include with your application the official documentation issued by the county or state (marriage certificate issued by the county, divorce decree, etc.)
I don't have a check. How can I pay for my passport? You may use a money order, which can be obtained from places such as Walmart, Weis, the post office or other businesses that issue them.
I applied for a passport. How can I check the status of its processing? If you have questions about the status of your passport, you may call the NPIC hotline at 1-877-487-2778. It is recommended you call as soon as they open (8:00 AM weekdays.) You may also contact your U.S. Congressperson for assistance. For constituents who live in Pennsylvania's 13th district, you may contact U.S. Congressman John Joyce at 717.753.6344 or 717.708.8185. With your permission, his office can check the status of your passport book application. The status of a passport card is handled differently and his office will work to assist.
Do I need a passport if I am going on a cruise? Depending on the island(s) your cruise is traveling to, you may need a passport to enter the country or territory. Please consult with your travel agent or the cruise company for specific guidance.
Do I need a passport if I am driving to Canada? You only need to have on hand your state-issued ID, such as a driver's license, and your official birth certificate to enter Canada by land. If you are flying into Canada you must have a passport book. Each border agent may handle situations differently so it is recommended you have a passport book to cover all travel situations.
I lost my passport. What do I do? If your passport was lost or stolen, you must include with your passport application a completed copy of form DS-64. If your passport was issued more than 15 years ago and was not renewed, you must complete form DS-11. If your passport was issued less than 15 years ago and was not renewed, you must complete form DS-82.