- 6111 Middle Ridge Road, Madison, Ohio 44057
- 440-428-2189
- Opening Hours: Mon-Thur 9am-7pm | Fri 9am-4pm | Sat 10am-2pm
Madison Public Library is an official Passport Acceptance Facility for the U.S. Department of State. We offer passport processing and photo services (by appointment only).
Passport Service Hours
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. We can accept passport applications Monday-Saturday. Call the Library at 440-428-2189 to make your appointment.
The passport application process takes between 20-60 minutes per applicant. More time may be needed for complex cases involving citizenship, parental guardianship, or last-minute travel.
If the passport agent believes the process cannot be completed before the library closes, you may be asked to return at another time.
The U.S. Department of State has the sole responsibility for examining applications and issuing passports.
How to Apply
You can find full passport application details on the State Department website, travel.state.gov (opens in new tab). You can also call the National Passport Information Center at 1.877.487.2778.
If this is your first passport, you must apply in person. You need:
Additional documentation is required for minors under the age of 16.
Fees
All fees are paid at the library. The application fee is paid by check or money order to the U.S. State Department (For application fee information, click here (opens in new tab)).
The execution fee and photo fee are paid to Madison Public Library.
So the 3 payments you will need are:
Renewing your Passport
If you are renewing an expired adult passport issued within the last 15 years, you must apply by mail. Renewal forms (DS-82) are available online through the State Department website, travel.state.gov, and at Madison Public Library.
For further information about Passport services contact the library at 440-428-2189 or email info@madison-library.info.
Routine application processing takes 8 to 11 weeks.
If you are renewing an expired adult passport issued within the last 15 years, you must apply by mail. Renewal forms (DS-82) are available online through the State Department website or at the Library.
If you were born in Ohio, visit the Ohio Department of Health’s Vital Records page https://www.odh.ohio.gov/vs (opens in new tab) . If you were born in another state, check The Center for Disease Control’s webpage for links to each state’s vital records contact information and website. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/index.htm (opens in new tab)
For all children under age 16: children must accompany you to apply for a passport.
Status information is available through the National Passport Center, 1-877-487-2778.
Visit the U.S. Department of State’s passport information page https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/contact-us.html (opens in new tab) for more details and special circumstances; call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778; or call the Library at 440-428-2189.
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