The Bridgeport Public Library accepts passport applications by appointment on behalf of the U.S. Department of State.

If this is your first time applying for a passport, please have the following:

• Completed application forms
• Proof of US citizenship
• Acceptable form of ID 
• Two separate payments for:
  • U.S. Department of State (You will need a separate check/money order/bank draft for EACH application.)
  • Bridgeport Public Library (This payment can be made in one lump sum.)

Have further questions about what you need to bring? Please visit travel.state.gov for more information.

The U.S. Department of State can accept checks (personal, certified, cashier’s, traveler’s), money orders (U.S. postal, international, currency exchange), and bank drafts. These fees can be accessed here on the travel.state.gov website – the official government website for all passport-related information. This webpage also provides links to the first-time application, renewal application, passport replacement, processing times, types of acceptable forms of citizenship evidence, photo identification requirements, and passport photo guidelines.

Bridgeport Public Library can accept cash, checks (personal, certified, cashier’s), money orders (US postal), and bank drafts. This would be $35 for the acceptance fee (first-time application only) and an additional $15 if you choose to have your passport photo taken here.

The National Passport Information Center is available to answer additional questions:

npic@state.gov or 1-888-874-2778 (TDD/TTY 1-888-874-7793).