We offer processing of NEW passports by appointment. We will take walk-in appointments if a passport acceptance agent is on duty.
If you would like to renew your passport, please follow these instructions. We do not process renewals.
Call (716) 326-2154 with questions.
Appointments are available Monday, Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m, and Tuesday & Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
More information
What Service do I Need?
For more information on passport photo requirements, please visit the U.S. Department of State's page.
How much does a new U.S. passport cost and how do I pay?
If you would like to renew your passport, please follow these instructions. We do not process renewals.
Call (716) 326-2154 with questions.
Appointments are available Monday, Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m, and Tuesday & Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
More information
- U.S. Department of State: Passport Renewal
- U.S. Department of State: Passport Forms
- U.S. Department of State: Passports for Children Under 16
- U.S. Department of State: Processing Times
- U.S. Department of State: Passport Fees
What Service do I Need?
- Never had a passport before or ineligible to renew?
Please schedule an appointment with our passport agents. - Just need a passport-sized photo taken?
We do not take passport photos at this time. Please go to the Westfield CVS, or the Westfield Post Office to have a 2 x 2 passport sized photo taken, and bring it with you to your appointment at the library. - Need to renew your passport?
Sorry, we do not process passport renewal applications. Please see "How do I Renew an Adult U.S. Passport?" below.
- Adult renewals can be done by mail
- Follow the instructions of the U.S. Department of State for Renewals
- Call (716) 326-2154 with questions
- Proof of U.S. citizenship
- Current New York State Driver’s License, Military ID or Government ID
- Applicants under the age of 16 years old must appear in person with both parents; additional documentation required for applicants under age 16
- Completed application Form DS-11 (Download to fill out by hand or Complete online and print)
- One recent (not older than 6 months), color 2"×2" photo of applicant.
- Check or Money Order (see below for fees)
For more information on passport photo requirements, please visit the U.S. Department of State's page.
How much does a new U.S. passport cost and how do I pay?
- Passport fees
- Passport Book: $110/adult, $80/minor — paid by check or money order only and payable to U.S. Department of State (no starter or counter checks accepted)
- Passport Card: $30/adult, $15/minor — paid by check or money order only and payable to U.S. Department of State (no starter or counter checks accepted)
- Execution fee: $35 — paid by cash, check, or money order and payable to the Patterson Library
- Check the U.S. Department of State website for current processing time which may vary.
- Visit the U.S. Department of State's passport information page for more details and special circumstances.
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