Passport Services

Planning an international trip? Apply for your U.S. passport at New Buffalo Township Library. Our passport acceptance staff review your application and supporting documents and send them to the U.S. Department of State for processing.

Before scheduling your appointment, please read this page carefully to review required documents, fees, and payment methods. Arriving prepared helps us complete your application without delays.

Passport service hours:

Monday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Appointments: Email passport@nblibrary.com or call 269-469-2933 to schedule an appointment.

Please allow approximately 30 minutes per applicant. When scheduling, let us know how many people will be applying. Complete your application and gather all required documents before your appointment.

Who can apply at the library?

Apply at the library if:

• You’re getting your first passport.
• You’re under 16, or your last passport was issued when you were under 16.
• Your last passport was issued more than 15 years ago.
• Your last passport was lost, stolen, or damaged.

Review the State Department’s in-person application instructions for complete requirements and special circumstances.

Renewing an adult passport? The library does not accept renewal applications. Check your eligibility and instructions to renew by mail or renew online.

You can use a library computer to complete and print your renewal form. Printing costs 10¢ per page. Passport photos are available for $15 per person, including two printed photos.

What to bring

Every applicant must appear in person, including children.

1. Completed Form DS-11

You may complete your application at home or using a library computer before your appointment.

• Complete your application using the official Form Filler, then print it.
• Find passport forms and instructions, including downloadable forms.

Print the application single-sided on white 8½ × 11-inch (letter) paper. Printing at the library is available for 10¢ per page.

Do not sign your application until instructed by a passport acceptance agent. Completing the Form Filler does not submit your application electronically.

Passport application forms are free. Some third-party websites charge fees to help you complete and print an application. You can do this for free using the official Form Filler linked above. Library printing costs still apply. Bring your passport fee payments to your appointment.

2. Evidence of U.S. citizenship and a photocopy

Common examples include:

• An original or certified U.S. birth certificate that meets State Department requirements.
• A previous full-validity, undamaged U.S. passport, which may be expired.
• A Consular Report of Birth Abroad.
• A Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship.

Hospital birth records and electronic birth certificates are not acceptable. Your original citizenship document is generally submitted with your application and returned separately.

Review citizenship evidence requirements, including birth certificate requirements and alternatives if you do not have primary evidence.

3. Physical photo identification and photocopies

Bring an acceptable physical photo ID, such as a valid Michigan driver’s license. You will also need a photocopy of the front and back, which you can make at the library for 10¢ per page.

If you present an out-of-state driver’s license, bring an additional ID. This includes Indiana residents applying at our Michigan library.

Review acceptable identification and photocopy requirements.

4. One passport photo

Passport photos are available at the library for $15 per person, including two printed 2 × 2-inch photos. You may also bring a photo from another provider that meets U.S. Department of State requirements.

5. Two separate payments

One payment is for the U.S. Department of State. The other covers the library’s acceptance fee and any photo service. See payment instructions below.

Photocopies: Use clear, single-sided copies on white 8½ × 11-inch (letter) paper. Copy the front of citizenship documents and the back if it contains printed information. Include copies of both sides of your identification. Photocopies are available at the library for 10¢ per page.

Additional documentation may be required depending on your circumstances.

Applying for a child’s passport

Children under 16

The child and both parents or legal guardians generally appear together. Bring:

• The child’s citizenship evidence and a photocopy.
• Evidence of the parent-child or guardian-child relationship, such as a birth certificate listing the parents.
• Parents’ or guardians’ physical photo identification and photocopies.
• The completed application, passport photo, and required payments.

If a parent or guardian cannot attend, additional consent or custody documents are required. A previous child’s passport does not replace the requirement to show the parental relationship.

Review complete requirements for children under 16, including instructions when a parent cannot attend.

Applicants ages 16–17

Applicants must appear in person and show that at least one parent or legal guardian is aware of the application.

Review requirements for applicants ages 16–17.

Passport fees

The following fees apply to applications submitted using Form DS-11. Photo service and expedited processing are additional.

Passport book: Valid for international travel by air, land, and sea.

Passport card: Valid for entry to the United States at land borders and seaports from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean. Not valid for international air travel.

Federal fees are subject to change. Review current passport fees before your appointment.

Payment methods

U.S. Department of State: Pay by check or money order payable to U.S. Department of State. Include the applicant’s name and date of birth in the memo section. Bring a separate check or money order for each applicant.

Library fees: The $35 acceptance fee and $15 photo fee, if applicable, may be combined into one payment—a total of $50 with photos. We accept cash, check, or credit card. A $1 surcharge applies to credit card payments. Make checks payable to New Buffalo Township Library.

Passport photos

Passport photos are available for $15 per person, including two printed 2 × 2-inch photos.

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You may also bring your own photo. Passport photos generally must:

• Be in color and taken within the past six months.
• Measure 2 × 2 inches.
• Have a plain white or off-white background.
• Show a clear, front-facing view of your face.
• Be taken without eyeglasses, except in limited medical circumstances.

See the complete passport photo requirements and examples, including guidance for infants, children, and head coverings.

Processing times and expedited service

Processing times change throughout the year. Check current processing times when planning your application.

Mailing time is additional and is not included in published processing estimates.

Expedited processing is available for an additional $60 per application. Faster return delivery for passport books is available for an additional fee. See the official fee schedule for current charges.

Traveling internationally within 14 days? You may need an appointment at a State Department passport agency or center. The library cannot issue passports or guarantee delivery dates.

Review urgent travel and emergency passport options.

After you apply

The library sends your application to the U.S. Department of State for processing. Your passport and supporting documents may arrive in separate mailings.

Check your passport application status.

Questions?

Email passport@nblibrary.com or call 269-469-2933 with questions about passport services at the library.

For complete application instructions, forms, and current requirements, visit the official U.S. Department of State passport website.