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Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library: Passport Office in Presque Isle ME


Location:
Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library
Address:
39 2nd St
 
Presque Isle, ME 04769
 
Hours of Operation Shown in (EST)
Monday
9:00AM - 6:30PM
Tuesday
9:30AM - 6:30PM
Wednesday
9:00PM - 5:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 6:30PM
Friday
9:00AM - 5:00PM


Handicap Accessible (ADA): Yes
Passport Photos: No, you will need to get passport photos taken before going there. Here is our passport photo guide for reference and here is a list of places to get passport photos in Presque Isle.


Presque Isle Passport Office: Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library Location Overview

Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library is an acceptance agent/passport office. For passport service in Presque Isle, ME you can go here for passport help. Mark & Emily Turner Memorial 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 2 other passport acceptance agent offices located in Presque Isle. Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library is located in County, Maine.

About Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library

Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library is not a passport issuance facility and you will NOT receive a passport on-site there. This facility is an acceptance agent, the Mark & Emily Turner Memorial 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 Mark & Emily Turner Memorial 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 Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library to get your passport quicker, typically in 4-6 weeks.

Emergency Processing - (NOT AVAILABLE at Mark & Emily Turner Memorial 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 Presque Isle. Also see our info about 3rd-party passport expediters.

Nearest Regional Passport Offices to Presque Isle, ME

Vermont Passport Agency - 239.9 Miles
National Passport Center - 244.8 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 288 Miles

Passport Services Offered at Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library

Passport Forms - If you need to pick up a physical pre-printed application that you can fill out by hand, the Mark & Emily Turner Memorial 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 - Mark & Emily Turner Memorial 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.

Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library Service Area Radius

This passport office is located in - Aroostook County and serves the passport needs for residents of other nearby zipcodes including: 04769, 04738, 04740, E7H 1E5, E7H 1G9, E7H 3E9, E7H 3E8, E7H 3E7, 04742, E7H 1G5, E7H 1H1, 04757, E7H 1G6, E7H 1E6, E7H 1H3, E7H 1H2, E7H 1G7, E7H 2A4, E7H 1G8

Frequently asked questions

How fast can I get a passport at Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library?

Mark & Emily Turner Memorial 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 about 480 miles roundtrip, so it is pretty far from Presque Isle to Vermont Passport Agency, the closest passport issuing agency. You might want to consider using a passport expediting service to save you the time of going there yourself.

Does Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library charge for passports?

Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library is an acceptance agent, Mark & Emily Turner Memorial 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 Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library?

If by walk-in service you mean get your passport there at Mark & Emily Turner Memorial 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 Mark & Emily Turner Memorial 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 Mark & Emily Turner Memorial 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, Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library will not be able to assist any further.

Does Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library take passport photos?

No, you will have to get your passport photo taken before you go to Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library for the sealing of your passport. Do not go there without getting passport photos first or you will not get your application sealed. Here's the list of locations to get passport photos in Presque Isle.

What forms of payment does Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library accept?

You can pay for the acceptance agent fees 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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