Important: The passport agency is requiring the new version of the DS-11 passport application for all customers immediately.
The newest version of the DS-11 was published on 12-2020 with an expiration date: 12/31/2023.
We are authorized by the U.S. Department of State to process the DS-11 application.  
  • This application is for adults who do not wish to renew their passport on their own by U.S. Mail, or who may not be eligible to renew by mail.
  • For First Time Applicants and for Children or Teens whose passports are expiring or has expired.
We DO NOT PROCESS the DS-82 Renewal Application; the applicant mails the application directly to the passport agency if they can answer yes to the questions on the front of the application.

Processing Options

Routine Up to 14 weeks Regular Service
Expedited Up to 10 weeks Additional $60 per Applicant
Expedited at Agency 3 business days Additional $60 per Applicant

Get your passport forms and passport questions answered at the Palos Verdes Library District! Passport Acceptance services are by appointment during the hours listed in the links below:

What You Will Need to Bring

The What You Will Need to Bring quick facts page provides a list of required items you will need to bring with you to process your passport application.

Forms

All forms can be accessed on: https://travel.state.gov

Fees

ADULT (16 and Older) – Passport Book, Passport Card
Passport Book $110  payable to U S Dept of State   -  (Check or Money Order)
Passport Card $30   payable to U.S. Dept of State  -  (Check or Money Order)
Processing Fee $35   payable to Palos Verdes Library District  -  (Visa or MasterCard)

CHILDREN (15 & UNDER) – Passport Book, Passport Card
Passport Book $80  payable to U S Dept of State  -  (Check or Money Order)
Passport Card $15  payable to U S Dept of State  -  (Check or Money Order)
Processing Fee $35  payable to Palos Verdes Library District  -  (Visa or MasterCard)

Optional Services
Expedite Service (allow up to 10 weeks) $60  payable to U S Dept of State  -  (Check or Money Order)
Express Mail (passport mailed to customer from agency) $17.56  payable to U S Dept of State  -  (Check or Money Order)
Express Mail (application mailed to Passport Agency) $26.35  payable to Palos Verdes Library District  -  (Visa or MasterCard)
$27.01  Holiday season increase starting Sunday, October 3 - December 26
Passport Photo Passport Photo Service is not available at this time.

 

Allow up to 14 weeks for the return of the passport for regular service. (Expedited service delivers within up to 10 weeks for an additional $60.)*Additional copy fees may apply. Final charges will be calculated at the Passport Office counter.

 

DS-82 Renewal Application: by Mail Only

You are eligible to use this application if you can answer "Yes" to the questions on the front of the application.
Passport Book $110.00 payable to U S Dept of State   -  (Check or Money Order)
Passport Card $30.00 payable to U S Dept of State   -  (Check or Money Order)
  • Add $60 to expedite, delivers within up to 10 weeks
  • $17.56 for express mail return delivery for the passport book only 

Emergency Passports

Until further notice, passport agencies will only serve customers in person who have a life or death emergency and are traveling within 3 business days.

You may schedule an appointment with the passport agency up to 2 weeks in advance but must be traveling within 3 business days of the appointment or need a visa within 10 business days.

Schedule an appointment at travel.state.gov or at 877-487-2778

DS-11 Application

We are authorized by the U.S. Department of State to process the DS-11 application.

  • This application is for adults who do not wish to renew their passport on their own by U.S. Mail, or who may not be eligible to renew by mail.
  • For First Time Applicants and for Children or Teens whose passports are expiring or has expired.

Please note that passport services will not be available on the following dates:

Easter Holiday April 4, 2021
Memorial Day May 31, 2021
Independence Day July 4, 2021
Labor Day September 6, 2021
Thanksgiving Holiday November 25 - 26, 2021
Christmas Holiday December 24 - 25, 2021
New Year's Holiday January 1, 2022