Passport Information
Processing Request
To make an appointment for a new passport, click on this link and fill out the form!
This is a general overview and not all situations are covered. Please contact the Info Desk at the Library: (630)257-6541 option 2 or visit www.travel.state.gov for more detailed information about passports.
Checklist for an Adult (16 or older) Passport:
Checklist for a Minor (15 or younger) Passport:
To make an appointment for a new passport, click on this link and fill out the form!
Checklist for an Adult (16 or older) Passport:
Checklist for a Minor (15 or younger) Passport:
Lemont Public Library has been designated as an official Acceptance Facility of the Department of State. We accept appointments for NEW passports (passport renewals do not require going to an Acceptance Facility) at the following times:
- Tuesdays 6pm - 8pm (evenings have limited availability)
- Sundays 1pm - 4pm
(Note: All times are subject to passport agent availability)
We can sometimes accomodate day-of call ahead appointments Monday-Friday in the morning and afternoon, depending on passport agent availability. To inquire about one of these appointments, call 630-257-6541 ext 2.
Passports are accepted by appointment only. Appointments must be made at least one week in advance. Any arrival times past 15 minutes of your scheduled appointment will be rescheduled for another day.
If you have additional questions, ask at the Adult Reference Desk or call (630) 257-6541 ext 2.
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; (this means that children can never renew passports, they always need to make new ones when their old one expires)
- 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.
To renew a 10-year adult passport, visit www.travel.state.gov and download form DS-82 along with the instructions. 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.
Anyone applying for a first time passport must apply in person using form DS-11. If you were under 16 when your passport was issued (a 5 year passport) you can not renew.
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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.
- Applicants and 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 photo ID.
- 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.
- Current passport photo – The Library does not provide photo services, however there are several places near the Library that provide the service, such as Costco and Walgreens. Please note: eyeglasses must be removed for passport photos and must be taken in the last six months.
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.
- Fees – The Library accepts cash or check for the Passport execution fee, which is $35.00 per passport application. All payments made to the U.S. Department of State must be made by check or money order. The Department of State does NOT accept credit or debit cards. For specific fee information, please contact the Library.
For further information on the passport application process please visit the U.S. State Department website. Please also feel free to call the Lemont Public Library Information Desk at (630) 257-6541 option 2. We are happy to review passport application requirements with you.
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:
- Last Name
- Include suffixes (Jones III, Patton Jr, etc.)
- Include hyphens as appropriate (Jackson-Smith)
- Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)
- 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 7:00 am to 9:00 pm Central Time
Saturday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Central Time
*Excluding Federal Holidays