Effective 5/01/2023
The Library will be accepting passport applications by appointment only.
Appointments can be made up to 10 days in advance based on availability. We do not accept walk-ins. Appointments cannot be booked over the phone.
To make an appointment please visit our Bookings Page.
PAYMENTS (two separate payments required)
PASSPORT BOOK | Payment to U.S. Department of State (Check or money order) | Payment to Buena Park Library District |
Age 16 or over | $130 (Effective 12/27/21) | $35 |
Age 15 or under | $100 (Effective 12/27/21) | $35 |
PASSPORT CARD** | Payment to U.S. Department of State (check or money order) | Payment to Buena Park Library District |
Age 16 or over | $30 | $35 |
Age 15 or under | $15 | $35 |
**Passport card is good for land and sea travel from Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. The card may not be used to travel by air.
ROUTINE PROCESSING: Processing times may vary. Please visit travel.state.gov for current processing times.
EXPEDITED SERVICE: For an additional $60, you may request expedited service. Please visit travel.state.gov for current processing times.
Please note: On Monday, January 23, 2023, the optional fee for 1-2 Day Delivery Service will increase from $18.32 to $19.53.
EMERGENCY PASSPORTS: Travelers who have urgent international travel within 14 calendar days or need a foreign visa within 28 calendar days need to make an appointment with the Los Angeles Passport Agency at 1-877-487-2778 (24-hour appointment scheduling system). Proof of travel is required.
PASSPORT RENEWALS: Most renewals can be done by mail. If you have a passport that was issued less than 15 years ago and you were at least 16 years old when it was issued, you may be able to submit a self-service renewal. Please visit the U.S. Department of State - Passports by Mail page to see if you qualify to use the service.
For more information please visit the U.S. Department of State website travel.state.gov or call the National Passport Information Center’s automated line at 1-877-487-2778.
Note: U.S. Passport fees are standardized. All passport acceptance agency charges a $35 acceptance fee.