Contact Information
How Soon do you need your passport?
You cannot get your passport here if you need it today! If you need your passport today or tomorrow you need to rush to an official passport agency and get in line. There are propbably no appointments available but you can try anyway: (717) 484-4200. The earlier you get there the sooner you'll get out but expect to spend your entire day there. You'll need to bring the requirements checklist. A line will form outside the agency. You will then given a number and enter a queue system to submit your application. Only a certain number of applications will be accpeted each day so get there early. You are not guaranteed to recieve your passport the same day. Passport reciepents must be physically present, including minors! Some "for-profit" companies offer passport service within 24 hours. You can learn more about them in our passport service review page.
If you need your passport within the next two weeks call right away to get an appointment (717) 484-4200. You can get your passport expedited at an agency. You will still need to go in person to an official passport agency but your line will be shorter. You'll need to bring the requirements checklist. Count on spending a few hours at the agency. Passport reciepents must be physically present, including minors! Some "for-profit" companies offer passport service within 24 hours.
If you can wait three weeks to get your passport you can get expedited service by mail.
Prepare everyting in the requirements checklist.
Write "EXPEDITE" clearly on the outside of the mailing envelope and mail the completed application to:
National Passport Processing Center
Post Office Box 90955
Philadelphia, PA 19190-0955
Some "for-profit" companies offer passport service within 24 hours. You can learn more about them in our passport service review page.
If you can wait four to six weeks to get your passport you can get expedited service by mail.
Prepare everyting in the requirements checklist.
Mail the completed application to:
National Passport Processing Center
Post Office Box 90155
Philadelphia, PA 19190-0155
Some "for-profit" companies offer passport service within 24 hours. You can learn more about them in our passport service review page.
Passport Processing
The Adamstown Area Library is a passport office for the United States Department of State.
Passports are done by appointment only. Please call 717-484-4200 to make an appointment.
Our passport office can provide passport photos for $10. This includes 2 identical photos, one of which is required for both new and renewal passport applications.
For complete information about obtaining a passport, visit the Department of State's Passport Page. http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html
Passport Basics:
For most people applying for a passport, you will need the following items:
Passport Applications - You can obtain a passport application at the library or download here:
New Passport Application | DS 11
Passport Renewal Application | DS 82
Proof of Citizenship - You will need the following: birth certificate or naturalization certificate, photo ID and passport photos.
Birth Certificate: This must be the original, state issued document with a raised seal, file number, and both parent's names listed. It should say \"birth certificate\" or \"certification of birth\" and be issued from the \"Department of Vital Statistics.\" A hospital \"Birth Registration\" is not acceptiable. The original document will be sent with the passport application and returned to you. If you do not have an original, state issued birth certificate, click here to obtain information on getting one. http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w.htm
Naturalization Certificate: Either a copy or the original document with a raised seal will suffice. This will be sent with the passport application and returned to you.
Valid Photo Identification with Signature. Your driver's license is the best choice.
Passport Photos. 1 photo with strict specifications must be submitted. You can have these taken at the library for $10 per person.
NOTE: Children 15 and under need both parents to be present. Teens between 16-17 must have proof of parental consent or a parent present at the time of application.
No white out is allowed to be used on a passport application.
Click here for current passport fees. http://travel.state.gov/passport/fees/fees_837.html
The library accepts personal checks or money orders for new passport applications. Renewal transactions must be made with a personal check.
Birth Certificate Information:
Beginning April 1, 2011 all United States birth certificates submitted for minor and adult passport applications must contain the name of the parent(s) in addition to the previous requirements. All United States birth certificates must meet all of the following criteria:
Show the full name of the parent(s);
Be issued by the office of vital statistics of the state, county, or city where the birth occurred;
Show the full name of child;
Indicate the date and place of birth;
Bear the embossed, impressed, multi-colored, or raised seal and signature of the issuing authority;
Indicate a registration or file date that is within one year of the birth; and
Be an original and certified document (notarized copies and photocopies are not accepted);
Both parents names must be present on the certificate
United States birth certificates that do not meet these standards will not be acceptable as primary evidence of citizenship.
Hours
MONDAY By appointment only, TUESDAY By appointment only, WEDNESDAY By appointment only, THURSDAY By appointment only, FRIDAY By appointment only, SATURDAY By appointment only, Comments:Saturday hours during June, July, and early August are 9:30am-1:00pm appointment only.