Available at the C. Burr Artz Public Library and the Urbana Regional Library| Información en español
No appointment is necessary. Applicants are seen on a first come, first served basis, and must have properly completed paperwork verified by staff before their name can be added to the wait list. Please plan for wait time.
If you are planning to travel in 14 days or less, you must apply for a passport in person at a U.S. Passport Agency or Center. Those closest to Frederick County are located in Washington, DC and Philadelphia, PA. You must make an appointment in advance by calling 1.877.487.2778. Passport processing time may vary depending on the season. Visit https://travel.state.gov/ for actual processing time.
You are eligible to submit an application with us if at least one of the conditions below are true:
If none of the above statements apply, you may be eligible to renew your passport by mail using Form DS-82
| C. Burr Artz Public Library 110 E. Patrick St. Frederick, MD 21701 Phone: (301) 600-3769 | Urbana Regional Library 9020 Amelung Street Frederick, MD 21704 Phone: (301) 600-7000 |
No appointments necessary (first come, first served); please be prepared to wait.
Please note: The passport application process can take 20-60 minutes per applicant. More time may be required for complex applications involving citizenship, parental guardianship, or last-minute travel needs. You may be asked to return at another time if the passport acceptance agent cannot complete your application prior to the office’s closing times as listed below.
Monday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
All applicants MUST be present including children and infants. Two parents must be present for children ages 0-15 .
Department of State passport fees are payable by check or money order ONLY. A separate check, payable to the U.S. Department of State, is required for each application. Amounts vary depending on the product you need. See the chart below.
All passport acceptance facilities have standardized fees. FCPL’s fee is $35 for each passport application submitted and is payable by separate check or card.
Product | Cost (does not include FCPL fees) | Estimated Processing Time* (does not include mailing times) |
| Passport book – age 16 and over | $130 | 6 to 8 weeks |
| Passport book – age 15 and under | $100 | 6 to 8 weeks |
| EXPEDITED Passport book – age 16 and over | $190 ($130+$60 fee for expedited service) | 2 to 3 weeks |
| EXPEDITED Passport Book – age 15 and under | $160 ($100 +$60 fee for expedited service) | 2 to 3 weeks |
| Passport card – age 16 and over | $30 | 6 to 8 weeks |
| Passport card – age 15 and under | $15 | 6 to 8 weeks |
| EXPEDITED Passport card – age 16 and over | $90 ($30+$60 fee for expedited service) | 2 to 3 weeks |
| EXPEDITED Passport card – age 15 and under | $75 ($15+$60 fee for expedited service) | 2 to 3 weeks |
| 1-2 Day Delivery Service Fee Paid per application for 1-2 day delivery of an issued passport book from the Department of State to the customer. Only applies to mailing addresses within the United States. Not valid for passport cards. | $21.36 |
*Processing time may vary depending on the season. Visit www.travel.state.gov for actual processing times.
You are eligible to submit an application with us if at least one of the conditions below are true:
If none of the above statements apply, you may be eligible to renew your passport by mail using Form DS-82
Sorry, no. We cannot handle Visas. A Visa is an endorsement or stamp placed by officials of foreign countries on a U.S. passport that allows the bearer to visit that foreign country. Foreign entry requirements vary by country. Visit travel.state.gov for details.
Yes, but all children under age 16 require both parents or legal guardians to be present during the application process. If one parent/guardian cannot be present, a signed and notarized Form DS-3053 Statement of Consent for Issuing a Passport to a Child must be provided. Birth certificates must be submitted for all children showing parental relationship, even if the child has had a passport previously. For more information about obtaining passports for children under age 16, please visit travel.state.gov.
Sorry, no. Frederick County Public Libraries does not accept or process passport renewal applications (Form DS-82). Persons eligible to use this form should mail it to the National Passport Processing Center as instructed on the form or apply online at travel.state.gov.
The U.S. State Department is currently advising applicants to expect delays. Read more.
All applicants MUST be present including children and infants. Two parents must be present for children ages 0-15 .
Call 1.877.487.2778 or visit travel.state.gov.
If you were born in Maryland, you can visit the Department of Health's Vital Records page to get a copy. If you were born in another state, visit the Centers for Disease Control website for a state-by-state listing of contact information for obtaining vital records.
