Notary & Passport Services

Notary Services

The Jefferson County Library now offers notary service at all of its branches.

Notary service is free, however hours of availability do vary. Contact your branch for more information.

Passport Services

Passport Application Information

NOTICE: PASSPORT ACCEPTANCE SERVICES BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

NOTICE: THERE ARE PROCESSING DELAYS FOR RECEIVING YOUR PASSPORT. PLEASE PLAN AHEAD WITH APPLYING FOR YOUR PASSPORT PRIOR TO YOUR TRAVEL PLANS. CURRENT PROCESSING TIMES CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html

You are able to apply for a Passport or Passport card by appointment only at any Jefferson County Library branch. Contact your branch for more information and to make an appointment. An appointment must be made for each applicant, and all applicants must be present.

The application process takes approximately 30 minutes for one passport applicant. If your appointment is for multiple applications, please book appointments for each applicant to allow for sufficient completion time.

Please arrive 10 minutes before the time of your passport appointment. If you arrive after the time of your appointment, the passport agent may not have time to process your passport and your appointment may be canceled.

Some general guidelines for a successful submission of a passport application:

An unsigned completed application in black ink.
Proof of U.S. citizenship such as a state certified birth certificate, a certificate of naturalization, a certificate of citizenship or a previous full validity U.S. passport (may be expired). Photocopies of these documents will not be accepted. Any other required documentation will need to be originals or certified copies with the official seal as well.
Photo identification such as a state driver's license, state ID, military ID or previous full validity U.S. passport (may be expired).
One color photo that meets the U.S. Passport Agency specifications outlined on page 2 of the Application and that has been taken within the last 6 months.
If under 16, any parent listed on the birth certificate must be present or additional documents are required. See form for details.

Do not sign the application until requested to do so by the person administering the oath.

Acceptable forms of payment:

Passport Application Fee: Check or Money Order payable to the U.S. Department of State. No cash or credit card.

Execution Fee: Cash, Check or Money Order payable to the Library.

See chart below for a current list of fees.

Passport photos are not taken at the library. Walgreens and Walmart as well as other stores with photo booths offer passport photos. Check with your local retailer for prices.

For more information, visit the Department of State's website.

The status of your application should be available online four weeks after applying. (04.13.21)