Application and Appointments
The following branches are designated U.S. Department of State Passport Acceptance Facilities.
Corporate Parkway, 1200 Corporate Parkway, Wentzville
Mondays - 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Kathryn Linnemann, 2323 Elm Street, St. Charles
Tuesdays - 11:30 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesdays - 11:30 am - 7:00 pm
Fridays & Saturdays - 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Spencer Road, 427 Spencer Rd, St Peters
Mondays - 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Tuesdays - 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesdays - 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Fridays & Saturdays - 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Appointments are required. Afternoon, evening, and weekend times are available. We are currently booking 30 days out.
For application forms, information on required documentation, passport renewals, fees, and other passport and international travel information, visit travel.state.gov and review the New Passport Checklist.
For those looking to renew their passports, the Library can take and print your photo, attach it to your application, and check the application for any errors. The Library is not allowed to send in passport renewal applications, and you will need to visit your nearest post office or business services company.
NOTE: Current estimated passport processing times are:
Routine: 6 - 8 weeks
Expedited: 2 - 3 weeks
These do not include mailing times. For a more accurate estimate, please add at least another week.
Fees
To calculate the fees needed for your passport, visit the U.S. Department of State's Passport Fees Chart.
Execution Fees
The Library must collect an execution fee for each passport application processed.
- $35 per passport application processed.
- May be paid with debit/credit card, cash, check, or money order made out to the St. Charles City-County Library.
- All personal checks must have a name and address pre-printed on them.
Photo Fees
- $15 per photo
- May be paid with debit/credit card, cash, check or money order made out to the St. Charles City-County Library.
New Passport Checklist
Read "The Application for U.S. Passport or Registration" (Form DS-11). Copies are available from the Library or at travel.state.gov.
Passport applications are FREE through the above Department of State's official website.
Applicants should complete the following New Passport Checklist. Missing information will result in a delay in your passport processing time.
☐ Complete DS-11 passport application. This form should be completed in black ink and have no white-out or scribbling. Do not sign the application until meeting with our passport services staff.
☐ Appear in person. All ages. No exceptions for children.
☐ Present valid Missouri State Driver License or valid government ID.
☐ Present proof of U.S. Citizenship (original birth certificate, U.S. Passport or original naturalization certificate).
☐ Provide one passport photo. Passport photo services are available at Library passport acceptance locations for a $15 fee.
☐ Pay two separate fees to the U.S. Dept. of State and to the Library. If paying by check, two checks are required.
☐ Pay the required fees to the U.S. Dept. of State (check or money order only). Families may write one check or money order to the U.S. Department of State for their passport application fees if they are applying in person at the same time. For all other applicants, separate checks must be made for each application. See Fees section.
☐ Pay the required fees to the Library.
Free Notary Service
This service is available by appointment at the following branches:
Corporate Parkway, 1200 Corporate Parkway, Wentzville
Mondays - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Kathryn Linnemann, 2323 Elm Street, St. Charles
Tuesdays - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesdays - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Spencer Road, 427 Spencer Rd, St. Peters
Mondays - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Fridays and Saturdays - 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Library to You Bookmobile
Notary Checklist
☐ Bring a valid photo ID
Document to be notarized must be signed in front of the Notary Public.
*Please be aware that library staff cannot act as a witness.