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Elizabethtown Public Library: Passport Office in Elizabethtown PA

Last Reviewed on February 3rd, 2024


Location:
Elizabethtown Public Library
Address:
10 S Market St
 
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
 
Hours of Operation Shown in (EST)
Monday
By appointment only -
Tuesday
By appointment only -
Wednesday
By appointment only -
Thursday
By appointment only -
Friday
APPOINTMENT ONLY: M 12-7; T&Th 10-7; W 10-5; Sat 9 -


Handicap Accessible (ADA): Yes

Passport Photos: Yes, the Elizabethtown Public Library takes passport photographs onsite - Please review our guide to Passport Photos. If you want your passport photos taken before you go to the acceptance agent, here is a list of places to get passport photos in Elizabethtown.


Elizabethtown Passport Office: Elizabethtown Public Library Location Overview

Elizabethtown Public Library is an acceptance agent/passport office. For passport service in Elizabethtown, PA you can go here for passport help. Elizabethtown Public Library is a Library facility that is able to witness your signature and seal your passport documents - standard processing is 4-8 weeks. This office DOES NOT issue passports, they will send your passport forms directly to a regional passport facility. There are NO other passport acceptance agent offices located in Elizabethtown. Elizabethtown Public Library is located in County, Pennsylvania.

About Elizabethtown Public Library

Elizabethtown Public Library is not a passport issuance facility and you will NOT receive a passport on-site there. This facility is an acceptance agent, the Elizabethtown Public Library is sort of like a special notary for the Department of State / Passport Agency in which they can "Witness" your signature and officially "Seal" your application and documents. There is a separate $35 fee for this that is paid at the time of sealing.

Needs to visit an acceptance agent
New Passports Application (Child or Adult)
Lost / Damaged Passport Replacement

Doesn't need to visit an acceptance agent
Passport Renewal
Passport Name Change Application

Passport Processing Times at Elizabethtown Public Library

Standard Processing - Because of Covid-19, the current processing times are 10-12 weeks after submitting an application.

Expedited Processing - You can pay an extra $60 when sealing your documents at Elizabethtown Public Library to get your passport quicker, typically in 4-6 weeks.

Emergency Processing - (NOT AVAILABLE at Elizabethtown Public Library): If you have proof of travel within 3 days you can request an emergency appointment at one of the regional passport offices close to Elizabethtown. Also see our info about 3rd-party passport expediters.

Nearest Regional Passport Offices to Elizabethtown, PA

Philadelphia Passport Agency - 68.3 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 78.8 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 123.3 Miles

Passport Services Offered at Elizabethtown Public Library

Passport Forms - If you need to pick up a physical pre-printed application that you can fill out by hand, the Elizabethtown Public Library will have pre-printed passport forms. You may also get passport forms from our website and print them on your own printer.

Passport Document Sealing / Passport Application Signature Witness - Elizabethtown Public Library is an official Acceptance Agent as appointed by the Department of State. Certain municipal and postal employees at this location are authorized to "Witness" your signature (kind of like a notary).
NOTE: not required for passport renewals
Acceptance Agent fee is $35 (see more about Acceptance Agent Fees)

4-6 week passport expediting / 10-12-week standard passport service - These are the standard processing times for passports at any acceptance agent.

Passport Photos - They can take and print your passport photos on site, typically $10-15.

Elizabethtown Public Library Service Area Radius

This passport office is located in - Lancaster County and serves the passport needs for residents of other nearby zipcodes including: 17022, 17570, 17502, 17041, 17547, 17550, 17057, 17552, 17078, 17033, 17347, 17345, 17370, 17319, 17010, 17564, 17034, 17545, 17064

Frequently asked questions

How fast can I get a passport at Elizabethtown Public Library?

Elizabethtown Public Library does not issue passports, they are sent to a central processing facility, it will take at a minimum of 4 weeks if using expedited service and up to 12 weeks for standard processing.

I need a passport sooner than that, what are my options?

It's possible and not too inconvenient as Philadelphia Passport Agency is close enough to travel to in a single day. The round trip to the Philadelphia Passport Agency is only around 140 miles from Elizabethtown. You might also want to consider using a passport expediting company as it may save you time and hassles.

Does Elizabethtown Public Library charge for passports?

Elizabethtown Public Library is an acceptance agent, Elizabethtown Public Library does not issue passports – they do however charge the standard $35 acceptance agent fee to seal your documents, this is only required for new or replacement passport applications; renewals do not need to be sealed and thus no acceptance agent fee is required. Please see our detailed information on passport fees.

Can I get walk-in passport service at Elizabethtown Public Library?

If by walk-in service you mean get your passport there at Elizabethtown Public Library? Then no. They do not issue passports, you can get walk-in passport issuance at a regional passport facility only, not local acceptance agent facilities; passport are sent to a central processing location.

Does Elizabethtown Public Library do passport renewals?

If you have your expired or soon-to-be expired passport, it is in good condition and the validity period on your expired passport was for 10-years, then you do not even need to visit an acceptance agent. You can do your application online, print-it and send it in with new passport photos, the old passport, and the required passport fees. See our guide about passport renewals to renew your passport yourself.

Can Elizabethtown Public Library tell me about the status of my application?

No, they are acceptance agents and have nothing to do with the application once they witness your signature and seal your application. Once an application is in-process, Elizabethtown Public Library will not be able to assist any further.

Does Elizabethtown Public Library take passport photos?

Yes, you can get your passport photos taken there. Please see: List of locations in Elizabethtown to get passport photos.

What forms of payment does Elizabethtown Public Library accept?

You can pay for the acceptance agent fees and passport photos (if you have them taken at Elizabethtown Public Library) with cash, check, debit card, or money order. Your passport application fees will be paid separately by check or money order only.

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