The Scheben Branch of Boone County Public Library is an official passport application acceptance facility. This service is in-person and by appointment ONLY. Follow the steps below in applying for a passport with us. Check the U.S. Department of State for estimated processing times.
Payment Notice: The Passport Application Fee MUST be paid by check or money order. The U.S. State Department will NOT accept payments by credit card, debit card, or cash. Please come to your appointment with correct payment.
STEP 1: Determine Eligibility
- You are eligible for a new passport if any one of the following is true:
- This is your first U.S. passport.
- You are under 16 years of age.
- Your previous U.S. passport was issued when you were under 16 years of age.
- Your previous U.S. passport was damaged, lost, or stolen.
- Your previous U.S. passport was issued more the 15 years ago.
- Use Form DS-82 if you are eligible to renew by mail.
STEP 2: Schedule an Appointment
- Check our Passport Service Hours of Operation below.
- Request an appointment online or call 859-342-2665 x2 to schedule an appointment.
- Only one application per appointment.
- Expect each appointment to last around 30 minutes.
STEP 3: Bring to Your Appointment
- A completed BUT UNSIGNED Form DS-11.
- Proof of Identity
- Kentucky Driver's License
- Kentucky ID Card
- U.S. Military or Military Dependent ID
- Certificate of Naturalization with Identifiable Photo
- Certificate of Citizenship with Identifiable Photo.
- Government Employee ID with Identifiable Photo.
- Previous passport.
- Current and valid foreign passport.
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship (Original AND Photocopy)
- Naturalization Certificate.
- Previous but undamaged U.S. Passport.
- U.S. Birth Certificate.
- Applications for Minors Under 16 May Require Additional Documentation.
STEP 4: Take Passport Photo
- We can take your passport photo. Photo Fee*** is below.
- Use the State Department Photo Tool to prepare and bring your own photo.
- Submit a color photo.
- Use a photo taken in last 6 months.
- Must be a clear image of your face.
- Do not use filters commonly used on social media.
- You must face the camera directly.
- Have someone else take your photo. No selfies.
- Remove eyeglasses for your photo.
- Use a plain white or off-white background.
Examples of Acceptable Photos
Important to Remember
Applications will not be accepted unless all of the following conditions are met at the time of your appointment:
- You have all completed documentation with you.
- Relevant individuals are present.
- To pay the Application Fee*: you must have check or money order, payable to U.S. Department of State.
- To pay the Service Fee**: You must have a separate check or money order, payable to Boone County Public Library. The Library will accept cash for the Service Fee**.
Please visit travel.state.gov for more information.