Post on 16-Apr-2017
Apply for a Passport
at the LibraryReady. Set. Travel.
Apply for a Passport at the Library
• Passport applications are accepted in the Information and Reference Department on the second floor of the South Building at the Main Library.
• 800 Vine St. Cincinnati, OH 45202.
Apply for a Passport at the Library
• The Library can provide copies of any needed passport forms.
• Forms may also be found in advance on the State Department website.
What You Need• A DS-11 application for a U.S. Passport• Available online or at the Main Library.
Tips for Filling Out the Form
• Print legibly using black ink only. • Forms need to be completed before an
agent can begin to process your application.
• Do not sign the application until instructed to do so by the passport agent.
• All submitted documents must be originals or certified copies.
What You Need• Proof of U.S. citizenship– Previous undamaged U.S. passport– Certified birth certificate/Certification of
Birth – Certificate of Citizenship– Naturalization Certificate– Consular Report of Birth Abroad
What You Need• Proof of identity– U.S. passport or a current fully valid driver’s
license– Naturalization Certificate, Government I.D., or
military I.D. card. – When such identity documents are from outside
Ohio, Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana or are expired, additional documentation must be presented.
– Photocopies of both sides of identity documents must be submitted.
What You Need• Social Security Number– Your SSN must be submitted in
accordance with 26 U.S.C. 6039E. – Failure to include your SSN will subject
applicants to a $500 penalty enforced by the IRS.
What You Need• Passport Photo – Passport photos must be 2”×2” in size and the
face must measure between 1” and 1⅜″ from tip of chin to top of hair.
– The photos must be in color– Taken within the last 6 months– Include whole-face views against
a white background. – Uniforms or head-covering should not be worn
(exclusions exist for those with religious reasons); eyeglasses (or reflections) should not obscure the eyes.
What You Need• The Main Library provides an
optional passport photo service. • Ask for details.
Fees• Two separate payments are required for a
new passport: – The passport fee: payable by personal check or
money order (cash, starter checks, and credit/debit cards cannot be accepted) to U.S. Department of State.
– The execution fee: payable by personal check, money order, or cash (starter checks and credit/debit cards not accepted) to the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County.
– Costs may vary year to year. Check onlinefor latest fee amounts.
Questions?See our list of
Frequently Asked Questions. Or contact us by phone
(513-369-6900) or online at www.CincinnatiLibrary.org
Happy travels!