Passport Acceptance Facility

Location

Bel Air Library
100 E. Pennsylvania Ave
Bel Air, MD 21014
Directions

Phone: 410-638-3151
TDD: 410-838-3371 (Hearing Impaired)

Hours of Operation

Monday - Thursday
10:00 AM - 7:00PM
By Appointment Only

Friday - Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00PM
By Appointment Only

IMPORTANT: Only one passport applicant is allowed per appointment.

Services Offered

• Passport Book and Card Application Acceptance (A passport card can only be used to re-enter the United States at land border-crossings and sea ports-of-entry from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda.)
• Passport Photograph and Expedited Services

Wait Times

Normal Processing: 8-weeks on average
Expedited Processing: 5-weeks on average

For up-to-date information please visit the U.S. Department of State at https://travel.state.gov

Passport Rquirements

You must apply in person if any of the following is true

• You have never been issued a U.S. passport or
• You were under age 16 when your previous passport was issued or
• Your most recent U.S. passport was issued more than 15 years ago or
• Your most recent U.S. passport was lost or stolen or
• Your name has changed since your previous U.S. passport was issued and you are unable to legally document your name change

Additional Information

For application forms, full documentation requirements, fees, and travel warnings, visit the U.S. Department of State

On the web at:
https://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html

By Phone:877-487-2778.

Documents Required

• The applicant, including infants and children, must be present.
• Proof of citizenship - Example: an original birth certificate issued by the government (featuring an official seal, signature, and names of both parents). Hospital certificates and photocopies are not accepted); a Naturalization Certificate; a previous U.S. passport. A Permanent Resident Card is also required for children of Naturalized parent.
• Current proof of identity - Example: valid driver's license/State ID/Government or Military ID.
• Separate payment for DOS and HCPL fees -HCPL fees can be paid by Debit card or Credit card only. Department of State fees must be paid by check or money order only.
• A completed, UNSIGNED application - Passport Application DS-11 must contain no cross-outs, white-out, or errors of any kind and must be completed in BLACK ink.
• 1 color passport photograph, two-inches square, taken within the last six months, sharp focus with a white background. These may be taken at the library for $15.
• Any previous U.S. passport book or U.S. passport card, unless it was lost or stolen. Please bring evidence in support of a name change, if applicable.
• Two parents with proof of relationship for applicants age 0-15; or a parent with a notarized consent form DS-3053 and copy of both sides of non-appearing parent's ID. Proof includes birth certificates and adoption papers.
• One parent for minors 16-17.

How to Apply

STEP 1: Complete and Print Application Form

Please visit the passport section at travel.state.gov for the application. DS 11 must be filled out completely in black ink in order for your documents to be reviewed please do not sign the DS-11 form until the Passport Agent instructs you to do so.

Completed forms must contain no cross-outs, no white-out, or errors of any kind.

STEP 2: Submit Completed Form + Additional Documents

Submit your completed application form and the following additional documents.

1. Proof of U.S. Citizenship: go to travel.state.gov for all acceptable forms of citizenship.
2. Proof of Identity: go to travel.state.gov for all acceptable forms of identification.
   Note: The ID cannot be damaged and must readily identify you.
3. Photograph: go to travel.state.gov for details on the photograph. HCPL offers photo services during passport center hours for a fee (see below).

For additional acceptable materials, please visit travel.state.gov.

STEP 3: Pay the Applicable Fees

TWO payments are required: One made payable to the U.S. DEPT OF STATE and a credit or debit card payment for Harford County Public Library. The fee must be correct in order to be seen; see the State Department's website for more information about the correct fee schedule.