Passport

Passport Office
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How to Apply in Person for a U.S. Passport at The Ferguson Library

 

     

Locations and Hours:
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Main Library
One Public Library Plaza
(corner of Bedford and Broad Streets)
Stamford, CT 06904
(203) 964-1000

Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. & 5 p.m.- 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

  Harry Bennett Branch
115 Vine Road
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 964-1000

Saturday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

 

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPEAR IN PERSON, INCLUDING CHILDREN

 

Required Documents:

 

Adults (Ages 16 & over):

  • Two passport photos (photo services available at the Library for a fee of $12).
  • Original Birth Certificate (with raised seal) OR Naturalization Certificate OR old passport.
  • Valid Driver's License.(Copy of front and back)
  • Personal or bank checks (no cash accepted).
  • Proof of name change (Marriage Certificate, court order for name change or divorce decree).

 

Ages 16 - 18:

  • Original Birth Certificate with raised seal OR old Passport OR Naturalization Certificate.
  • One parent must accompany minor to supply ID and signature. If parent is unavailable, applicant must bring written parental permission.

 

Children 15 and younger:

  • Original Birth Certificate with raised seal AND old Passport AND Naturalization Certificate.
  • Both parents/legal guardian must be present or submit a NOTARIZED written consent statement by non-appearing parent.
Fees:    

 Passports:

One check payable to: FERGUSON LIBRARY

  • Application only - $25.00
  • Application and photo - $37.00
  • Express Mail
    Outgoing from Library - $16.50
    Return from U.S. Dept. of State - $14.96

 

One check payable to: US DEPARTMENT OF STATE

  • Adult (16 and over) - $75.00
  • Children (15 and under) - $60.00
  • Expedite (if traveling within 2 - 3 weeks) - $60.00
 
New Passport Cards:

Passport cards are a less expensive form of identification that will be accepted at land and sea ports-of-entry for travelers arriving from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda. The card may not be used to travel by air.

 

One check payable to: FERGUSON LIBRARY

  • Application only - $25.00
  • Application and photo - $37.00

 

One check payable to: US DEPARTMENT OF STATE

  • Adult (16 and over) - $45.00
  • Children (15 and under) - $35.00
Note: Routine passport processing takes between 4 - 6 weeks. If you are renewing a passport, please see the instructions on the U.S. Passport Agency website.

Additional Resources:
U.S. Department of State