Passport Essentials

Minors must apply in person for new passports or renewals.

Children 15 and under must attend the appointment with BOTH parents present. A parent who cannot attend should provide a notarized Consent Form DS-3053. See the Department of State website for more information about applicants who are 15 and under.

Applicants aged 16 and 17 are considered adults for passport purposes (i.e., passport lasts ten years, adult fees apply). However, the teen must show parental awareness of passport application. MTPL recommends teens bring one parent or guardian to co-sign. Teens must provide their own valid ID or bring a parent with valid ID to identify them. See the DOS website for more information about applicants who are 16 and 17.

You will need to bring the following items:

1. Completed DS-11 Passport Application (see the DOS website for a printable copy of the form) All forms and copies must be single-sided.
2. Proof of Citizenship – Birth Certificate, Naturalization Certificate, OR expired (but not damaged) passport
3. Child’s Birth Certificate or other proof of parental relationship.
4. Photo ID for each parent – (see the DOS website for other acceptable forms of identification)
5. Photocopies of the Proof of Citizenship, Proof of Parental Relationship (if different from citizenship), and Photo ID
6. Passport Photo – Photos can be taken during your appointment for an additional charge or brought from another photo site (see the DOS website for the detailed photo requirements)
7. Payment – For U.S. Department of State fees one check or money order for each application (made out to U.S. Department of State), and for Acceptance Facility fees a separate payment in cash, check or money order (made out to MTPL). See more information in the Fees chart below.

Failure to bring ALL items will result in rescheduling/cancellation of appointment.

For more information the parts of an application, see Parts of an Application.

Adult New Passport Applicants

You will need to bring the following items:

1. Completed DS-11 Passport Application (see the DOS website for a printable copy of the form) All forms and copies must be single-sided.
2. Proof of Citizenship – Birth Certificate, Naturalization Certificate, OR expired (but not damaged) passport
3. Photo ID – Valid Driver’s License or previous passport (see the DOS website for other acceptable forms of identification)
4. Photocopies of the Proof of Citizenship and Photo ID
5. Passport Photo – Photos can be taken during your appointment for an additional charge or brought from another photo site (see the DOS website for the detailed photo requirements)
6. Payment – For U.S. Department of State fees one check or money order for each application (made out to U.S. Department of State), and for Acceptance Facility fees a separate payment in cash, check or money order (made out to MTPL). See more information in the Fees chart below.

Failure to bring ALL items will result in rescheduling/cancellation of appointment.

For more information the parts of an application, see Parts of an Application.

Most adult passports that have not been expired for more than 5 years are eligible for a renewal by mail. These renewal applications are submitted by the applicant and are not processed by an acceptance facility. Renewal forms (DS-82) are available at our facility or on the Department of State website as printable and PDF copies of the form. All forms and copies must be single-sided. Passport photos may be taken on site. See the DOS website for more information about renewals.

Passport Application: Please complete the application form before your appointment. Copies of the application forms are available at the library, or online on the Department of State website as printable and PDF copies of the form. All forms and copies must be single-sided. NOTE: Forms may not contain corrections, including white-out, crossing out the incorrect information, etc. If you must make a correction, a new form should be completed.

Birth Certificate: Original or certified state issued document with at least one parent’s name on the document. It should say “birth certificate” or “certification of birth”.   The original document will be sent with the passport application and returned directly to you.

Go to www.vitalchek.com if you do not have an original or certified state issued, birth certificate, or if parents are not listed on the certificate.

Naturalization Certificate: Original or a certified document with a raised seal. This will be sent with the passport application and returned directly to you.

Valid Photo Identification with Signature: Driver’s License or State ID. If an out-of-PA license is presented, additional photo ID must be shown.

Passport Photos: 1 photo with strict specifications must be submitted. These photos can be taken at another provider and brought with you at the application time, or a set can be taken at the library for $15 per person.

Social Security Number: Applicants are advised to include their social security number to avoid processing delays.

To see current processing times or check your passport application status, visit the DOS website travel.state.gov.

To schedule an appointment call (717) 560-6441 or visit:  https://mtpl.info/passport-calendar/ 

DO NOT PREWRITE CHECKS. Checks should be completed with the agent during your appointment. If you need to prewrite a check or purchase a money order, please speak with an agent first.

$35 Execution Fee is required at all Passport Acceptance Facilities

Manheim Township returned check fee is $30.

Fees may be subject to change, confirm fees with passport agent during your appointment.

ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE