The Pottstown Regional Public Library is a passport application facility registered with the U.S. Department of State. Passport photo service is also available at the library.

How to Apply for a Passport

1. Call the library to make an appointment. 610-970-6551 or 610-970-6552.  Make sure to tell the clerk if you need photos so more time can be added to your appointment.
   
   Passport appointment hours: Monday – Wednesday: 10:00am – 6:30pm, Thursday – Friday: 10:00am -4:30pm, and Saturday 9:30am – 2:30pm.
2. Minors (under 16 years) must have either both parents present or have a notarized statement of consent form (DS-3053) filled out in BLACK INK only and a photocopy of the non-applying parent’s ID (front and back).  If there is a special circumstance, please discuss with the passport agent on the phone while making your appointment.
3. The items needed to apply for a passport are as follows:
   • Proof of citizenship (List of Acceptable Citizenship Documents)
   • State-issued, certified birth certificate with a raised seal and with both parent(s)’ full names listed.
   • -OR-  a previous US Passport if you were 16 years or older at the time of issuance.
   • 1 passport photo with a white background taken in the last 6 months. Photo services are available at the library.  Please inform library staff if you need a passport photo.
   • Check to the U.S Department of State (ask what the current fee is when you call for your appointment). There is an extra fee for an expedited passport  application.  Payment to the US Department of State MUST be a check or a money order.
   • Payment to the library (ask what the current fee is when you call for your appointment). Library fee may also be paid with cash, check, or a credit/debit card.
   • Completed passport application, filled out in medium to heavy black ink, unsigned and no use of correction fluid, correction tape, or scribbled/blacked out information.
   • Proof of ID
   • Valid PA photo driver’s license or PA identification card, (if out-of-state driver’s license, a second ID is required).
   • -OR- other current government issued photo ID (List of acceptable identification).
   • Valid ID as above for each of a minor’s parents.

You can pick up an application(s) (DS-11 or DS-82) or other forms needed at the library or download the application from Travel.State.Gov (do NOT print double-sided). Fill it out USING BLACK INK at home, except for the signature. You must sign the application form at the library in the presence of the library staff passport agent for the application to be valid (Applies to DS-11 applications only).

The website travel.state.gov provides complete information about juvenile and adult passports, valid IDs, fees, passport renewal and more.

Turnaround Time: Please verify processing times when scheduling your appointment as they may vary throughout the year.