Completed application must be printed single-sided. Printed applications are available at the Library.
Fill out lines 1-21 on the application only.
Fill out applications in black ink only with no whiteout. No strikethroughs or corrections. If you make a mistake, you will need to complete a new application.
Do not sign the application until asked to do so by an agent.
You must provide one proof of citizenship (original or certified copy).
Fully-valid, undamaged U.S. Passport (may be expired)
Birth Certificate
Issued by the city, county, or state of birth
Lists your full name, date of birth, and place of birth
List your parent(s) full name(s)
Has the date filed with the registrar’s office (must be within one year of birth)
Has the registrar’s signature
Has the seal of the issuing authority
Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth
Certificate of Naturalization
Certificate of Citizenship
Please Note: All children 16 years of age or less must always have the original or certified copy of their birth certificate.
You must present a valid photo ID and bring one photocopy (front & back).
Valid undamaged Illinois Driver’s License
Illinois State ID Card
U.S. Passport-undamaged (may be expired)
Valid foreign passport
Military ID Card (or Military dependent ID)
Government employee ID (city, county, state, or Federal)
Photocopies must be:
Legible
On 8.5” x 11” standard white paper
Black and white
Single-sided
For out of state IDs, you must present an additional ID
All applicants MUST be present, regardless of age.
Both parents/legal guardian(s) and children must be present for all minor applications under the age of 16.
If only one parent/legal guardian can be present, a notarized DS-3053 form must be submitted along with a copy of the front and back of the non-applying parent/legal guardian’s ID.
You must provide one official color photo taken within the past 6 months.
Photo should be 2” x 2”, full-face, front view, with a plain white or off-white background.
Normal street attire without hats, headgear, or uniforms (or camouflage attire) unless it’s part of religious attire.
The Library does not provide photo services. Visit your local Walgreens or CVS for photo services.
You must provide two payments (check or money order) per application at the time of processing.
May choose overnight delivery of your application for an additional charge per application
May choose overnight delivery for return shipping for an additional charge of $19.53 per application
Need it faster?
For life or death emergencies, call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778 or 1-888-874-7793 (TDD/TTY) between the following hours: M-F 7 a.m.-10 p.m. ET, Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. ET (Excluding Federal Hoidays)
Call 1-202-647-4000 after business hours.
Check Online: Check your application status here. It takes 7-10 business days for applications to be trackable online.
By Phone: Call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778 or 1-888-874-7793 (TDD/TTY) between the following hours: M-F 7 a.m.-10 p.m. ET, Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. ET (Excluding Federal Holidays)
Emergency Passport Services
Life-or-Death Emergency Service: If you are traveling internationally in the next 3 business days due to a qualified life-or-death emergency.
Urgent Travel Service: Some agencies and centers are also offering limited appointments for customers who have urgent international travel in the next 5 business days for reasons other than a life-or-death emergency.
If you are traveling within 2 weeks or need a foreign visa within 4 weeks.
Call 1-877-487-2778 from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. ET, Mondays-Fridays, except Federal Holidays. If you have a life-or-death emergency and need to call after hours, on weekends and Federal Holidays, call 202-647-4000.
