You may now submit your application for a U.S. Passport at the library! Call or visit to schedule your appointment.
The State Department estimates a passport takes up to 8 WEEKS to process from the time you turn in your application until your passport is mailed back to you, so leave plenty of time, especially in spring, when many people are preparing for the busy summer travel season.
If this is an emergency and/or you need your passport book sooner, please contact the National Passport Information Center at 877-487-2778 to make an appointment at the Regional Passport Agency.
Passport services are available at Harnish Main Library ONLY.
Monday-Thursday: 9 AM-8 PM
Friday & Saturday: 9 AM-4 PM
Sunday: 12 PM-4 PM
Please make an appointment by calling 847-458-6060 x 140, and allow 30 minutes for processing your application at the library. If you arrive 15 minutes or later past your appointment time, you will forfeit your appointment and will need to reschedule.
Availability for walk-ins is limited, but we will do our best to accommodate you if we have the capacity to do so. To guarantee assistance, we recommend you book an appointment.
Please complete and download the DS-11 Form from the Passport Forms page. Please print the form single-sided and do not sign the form until asked to do so by a passport agent. The library has forms if internet access is not available. Please stop in at the front desk and request a form before your appointment if you need one.
The Library cannot process renewal applications. Visit Renew my U.S. Passport for more information.
- Completed application Print single-sided. IMPORTANT: PLEASE DO NOT SIGN the application until asked to do so by the passport agent.
- Applicant
- Applicants under the age of 16 Both parents with their identification. If one parent is unable to attend, a notarized DS3053 must be submitted along with a copy of the front and back of the non-applying parent’s identification on a single page.
- Applicants 16 or 17 years of age May apply with proof of sufficient parent awareness. View Show Parental Awareness for acceptable forms of proof.
- Proof of Citizenship Bring one of the following (along with a copy)
- Original birth certificate or certified copy issued by the city, county, or state (for minors under 18, a birth certificate must be presented)
- Prior U.S. passport
- Naturalization Certificate
- Certificate of Citizenship
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad
Copy services available for use for a small fee
- Identification (if under 16, parents’ identification is required, not child’s) Bring one of the following (along with a copy)
- Valid driver’s license (or state-issued ID)
- Naturalization Certificate
- Prior U.S. passport
- Government employee ID
- Official Military ID card
- Passport photo: One color 2”x2” photo taken within the last 6 months. There are several places near the library that provide this service. For specific guidelines please refer to Passport Photos.
- Passport Fees Separate check or money order payable to the U.S. Department of State for each passport application
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Passport book | $130 |
| Passport card | $30 |
| Passport book and card | $160 |
| Under 16 Passport book | $100 |
| Under 16 Passport card | $15 |
| Under 16 Passport book and card | $115 |
- Passport Execution Fees Cash or check for $35 for each passport application payable to Algonquin Area Public Library District (payment may be combined for multiple applications)
- The passport agent will review your application, identification, and citizenship documents.
- The passport agent will send originals of U.S. Citizenship documents along with necessary copies (documents will be returned separately from the Passport book.)
- Payment will be collected and a receipt will be given.
- You will be asked to sign the application.
- You can view your passport progress here
Please contact us at 847-458-6060 and select option 8 or via email at passport@aapld.org with any further questions.