Passport Services

You can now apply for your passport at the Library District! 

First-time applicants can access our passport services by booking an appointment online. Please Note: If you arrive more than 5 minutes after your scheduled appointment time, you will have to reschedule. 

TO QUALIFY AS A FIRST-TIME APPLICANT

• Age 18 or older
• Age 16 or 17 with at least one parent or legal guardian
• If you previously had a passport, but do not have possession of it for the following reasons, you can qualify as a first-time applicant:
  • It is lost, stolen, or damaged, OR 
  • It was issued over 15 years ago, OR
  • It was issued when you were under age 16
• If you are applying for a minor child (age 15 or younger):
  • For parents who are married, both must be present.
  • If parents are divorced, and both have custody, both parents must be present.
  • If a parent has sole custody, that parent alone must be present and bring certified proof of sole custody.

  • If parents are still married, or if divorced and have joint custody AND one parent is unavailable, please bring a notarized DS-3053 Statement of Consent for Issuing a Passport to a Child from the absent parent, along with a front and back photocopy of the absent parent’s ID (as defined above). This form is also available at the library.

   WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

 Please bring the following items when applying for your passport:

• Printable Passport Application Checklist
• A complete (unsigned) passport application, filled out in black ink
• An original copy AND a photocopy of proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a birth certificate. (Photocopies can be made at the library for a fee.)
  • If applying for a minor (15 or younger), and parents are divorced, you must bring the child’s birth certificate and proof of custody
• A valid photo ID (a driver's license, Nevada driver’s license preferred; OR a military ID; OR a government employee ID)
• One passport photo (OR photos can be taken at the library for a fee.)
• Please bring any other certified documents, such as proof of a legal name change.

FEES

Passport applications at the Library District require two separate fees:

• U.S. Department of State fee:
  • This fee is paid directly to the U.S. Department of State by personal check, cashier's check, company check, traveler's check, certified check, money order, or foreign check in U.S. currency through a U.S. bank.
  • It is important to pay the correct amount. Incorrect fee amounts may cause significant delays in processing your application.
  • Federal fees can vary — click here to determine the cost or ask your librarian.

• Library District – Passport Execution fee:
  • This fee is paid directly to the Library District by debit or credit card (Visa or MasterCard), cash, check, or money order made payable to Las Vegas-Clark County Library District. If paying cash, no bill larger than $20 can be accepted.
  • There is a one-time Execution fee of $35 for each passport application.
  • If a photo is needed, there is a separate $12 Photo fee, payable to the library.

AVOID PASSPORT SCAMS

Scam websites often appear in online searches and may look official, but they can charge unnecessary fees or steal your personal information. To protect yourself, always use the U.S. Department of State's official webpage for passport services: https://travel.state.gov, opens a new window.

Here's how to spot and avoid common passport scams:

• Check the Website Address
  • Official U.S. government websites always end in .gov. Be cautious of sites with similar names that end in .com, .org, or .us, even if they look official.
• Passport Forms Are Free
  • Passport application and renewal forms are available at no cost on the State Department’s website. You should never pay a separate fee just to access forms.
• Appointments Are Free
  • Booking a passport appointment through the U.S. Department of State or an authorized acceptance facility, such as post offices or libraries, is free. Scammers may charge to “reserve” appointments, but this does not provide any advantage.
• Be Cautious of Unexpected Messages
  • Government agencies do not contact people by phone, text, or email demanding immediate payment or personal information. Ignore unsolicited messages claiming your passport is at risk or linked to criminal activity.
• Be Wary of “Guaranteed” Fast Processing
  • Only the U.S. Department of State issues passports and controls processing times. While official expedited services exist for an additional fee, no third party can guarantee faster or special treatment.
• Use Safe Payment Methods
  • The State Department only accepts approved payment methods and will never request payment using gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency.