Passport Services

Be Prepared

If you are planning to travel outside the United States, you need a U.S Passport. The Festus Public Library is an official Passport Agency where we can process your application for a new passport. If you have any questions, please call the library at 636-937-2017.

Applying for a Passport

To apply for a passport you will need:

• 1 Passport Photograph - Local studios: Walgreens, 519 South Truman Boulevard; Wal-Mart, 650 South Truman Boulevard; CVS, 400 South Truman Boulevard; UPS Store 1168 West Gannon
• 2 Payments - Personal check or money order to U.S. Department of State and personal check or cash to Festus Public Library for processing (No credit or debit cards).
• Application Form - completed but not signed (you will need to know your parents' birth dates and place of birth). Complete the form in black ink only.
• Certified copy of your Birth Certificate - This will be mailed in with passport and returned to you in a separate mailing. Birth certificates must contain the name of parent(s); be issued by the office of vital statistics of the state, county or city of the issuing authority; indicate a registration or file date that is within one year of the birth; and be an original and certified document (notarized copies and photocopies are not accepted).
• Children Under 16 - Both parents must be present.
• Photo ID - Driver's license or valid government issued picture ID (permits are not accepted).
• Women Only - Previous marriage information (you will need to know dates and you may pick up this form at the Library).

Fees

Passport Book 

Adult Application Fee: $110 

Child under 16 Application Fee: $80

Passport Card

Adult Application Fee: $ 30 

Child under 16 Application Fee: $15

Library Fee

Processing fee payable to library: $35

Additional Information

You may visit the U.S. Department of State website for passport information or call the Festus Public Library at 636-937-2017.

We process passports during library hours, but please come at least 1/2 hour before closing.