Passport Service
 Patrons can apply for a U.S. passport and/or passport card at
three Birmingham Public Library locations: Central, Avondale, and
Springville Road.These library
locations are officially designated by the U.S. Department of State as passport application acceptance facilities.
How To Apply
Please note that, there are special requirements for
minors under age 16,
minors age 16 and 17, and
no-fee
passports when submitting
Form DS-11.
STEP 1: Complete and Print Form
and Call for an Appointment
Enter the information online and print
Form DS-11
OR
Print a blank Form DS-11 and complete by hand
OR
Complete the DS-11 form at the library.
Note: Do not sign the DS-11 form until the
passport agent instructs you to do so.
STEP 2: Submit Completed Form + Additional Documents
(For applicants 17 years old or younger, you must provide a birth certificate in addition to one of the following)
1. Proof of U.S. Citizenship (one of the following)
U.S. birth certificate
Previous U.S. passport
Naturalization Certificate
Citizen Certificate
Certificate of a U.S. Birth Abroad
2. Proof of Identity (one of the following; originals only - no copies)
Valid driver's license (not temporary or learner permit)
Previous U.S. passport book or passport card
Certificate of Naturalization with identifiable photo attached
Certificate of Citizenship with identifiable photo attached
Government employee identification card (federal, state, county, municipal)
Official U.S. military or military dependent identification card
Current (valid) foreign passport
3. Photograph*
Applicants must present one passport photograph taken within the past 6 months. Photos must be 2x2 inches in size (no exceptions). It should be front view with a white background. The applicant must be the only person in the photo.
*At the Central Library and the Springville Road Regional Branch Library, passport photos may be
purchased for a $15.00 fee.
STEP 3: Pay the Applicable Fees
TWO payments are required: One made payable to the U.S. Department of State
(passport application fee) and one made payable to
Birmingham Public Library (execution fee).
The passport application fee and any additional services fees (e.g. expedited
service) may only be paid for with a CHECK (personal, certified, cashier's or traveler's) or MONEY ORDER payable to the
U.S. Department of State.
The execution fee may be paid for with a check, money order, cash, or credit card
payable to the Birmingham Public Library.
| U.S. Department of
State Fees |
|
Fee paid the U.S. Department of State:
check or money order. |
SERVICE |
FEE |
| Adult Passport |
$130.00 |
| Adult Card |
$30.00 |
| Child Passport |
$100.00 |
| Child Card |
$30.00 |
| Expedite Fee |
$60.00 |
| Express Mail |
$19.53 |
|
Birmingham Public Library Fees |
|
Fee paid separately to BPL:
cash, credit card, check, or money order |
SERVICE |
FEE |
| Acceptance |
$35.00 |
| Photo |
$15.00 |
Express Mail
(Central Location Only)
|
$28.75 |
Links To More Passport Information
Search for nearest passport
acceptance office.
U.S. Department of State - Passport information.
Renew your passport by mail.
Please note: Birmingham Public Library is a passport acceptance agent for the U.S. Department of State. If you have questions about a passport you already submitted, contact the
U.S. Department of State.
National Passport Information Center: 877.4USA.PPT (877.487.2778)
TDD/TTY: 888.874.7793
Automated information is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Have a travel emergency? Call the National Passport Information Center
to speak with a customer service representative. Do not email. |
U.S.
Passport Application Acceptance Facilities Hours
To submit a passport application at the
Avondale Regional Branch Library and the Springville Road Regional
Branch Library, you will need to make an appointment. Walk in
applicants are accepted Monday through Friday at the Central Library
ONLY.
Central Library 205-226-3705
Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
(Walk-In Only)
Avondale
Regional Branch Library 205-226-4000
Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Appointment Only)
Springville Road Regional Branch Library
205-226-4081
Monday - Thursday 11 AM & 2:00 PM (Appointment Only)
Other U.S. Passport Application
Acceptance Facilities
Bessemer Public
Library 205-428-7882 (Appointment Only)
Jefferson
County Circuit Clerk 205-325-5400 (No Appointment, But Call
Ahead)
UAB
Passport Office 205-975-6357 (Appointment Only)
Vestavia Hills
Library in the Forest 205-978-3679 (Appointment Only)
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1/24/2024 7:16 AM