Passports

The Passport Office at the Main Library is open by appointment and on a walk-in basis. Appointments take precedence and are strongly recommended.

Available at Harry Bennett Branch by walk-in only. Please call 203-351-8298 for more information. All forms must be completed ahead of time. If needed, please request forms when making your appointment. All applicants must appear in person, including children. 

We take photos too.

Applicants accepted up to 30 minutes before closing.

Passport Hours

Main Library

Passport services are available by appointment or by walk-in.  Call 203 351-8298 for information.

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

Hours
Monday through Thursday: 10am to 7pm
Friday: 10am to 5pm
Saturday: 10am to 4pm
Sunday: 1pm to 4pm

Harry Bennett Branch

Passport services are available by walk-in only.  Call 203 351-8298 for information.

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

Hours
Wednesday: 10am to 4pm
Friday: 10am to 4pm  
Saturday: 10am to 4pm 

Appointment Scheduler (Main Only)

Routine processing time is 10-13 weeks. Expedited processing time is 7-9 weeks.

Note: Adults MUST RENEW BY MAIL using form DS-82. If you were 15 or younger when your most recent passport was issued, you MUST RENEW IN PERSON. If your Passport Book was issued more than 15 years ago, you MUST RENEW IN PERSON.

Renewal forms may be downloaded at travel.state.gov

Download Renewal forms here

Adults (Ages 16 & over)

  • One passport photo (photo services available at the library for $15).
  • Original birth certificate (with raised seal) OR naturalization certificate. Old passport can be used as proof of citizenship for adult renewals. Social security number must be printed on application.
  • Valid driver’s license (copy of front and back).
  • Out-of-state driver’s license (other than CT or NY) and license issued less than a  year prior must submit a second form of ID. Social security form accepted as secondary ID.
  • Personal or bank checks (no cash accepted) for U.S. Dept of State payment.
  • Proof of name change (marriage certificate, court order for name change or divorce decree).
  • Ages 16 – 18: bring your own ID, or bring one parent/guardian to identify you.

Children 15 and younger

  • Original birth certificate with raised seal OR naturalization certificate for first time applicants. Copy of birth certificate and old passport for renewals.
  • Both parents/legal guardian must be present or submit a NOTARIZED written consent statement by non-appearing parent with a copy of his or her driver’s license, front and back for both first time and renewals.

Fees

Payment for Ferguson Library can be made by check, money order, cash, credit card or debit card. Please make check payable to: FERGUSON LIBRARY

  • Application only – $35.00
  • Application and photo – $50.00
  • Express Mail – $19.53

One check payable to: US DEPARTMENT OF STATE

  • No credit cards or cash accepted for this fee.
  • Adult (16 and over) – $130.00
  • Children (15 and under) – $100.00
  • Expedite (if traveling within 7–9 weeks) – additional $60.00
  • One check payable to: FERGUSON LIBRARY
  • Adult  (16 and over) – $35
  • Children (15 and under)  – $35

One check payable to: US DEPARTMENT OF STATE

  • Adult (16 and over) – $30.00
  • Children (15 and under) – $15.00