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Passport Appointments, Canton Public Library
Booking Period: Between 30 minutes and 1 hour
The Canton Public Library is an official Passport Acceptance Facility.
We process Passport Applications by appointment only
Click BOOK THIS ROOM below to schedule an appointment.
Visit the Department of State's website or call 877-487-2778 with any questions.
The Library Passport Line is 339-502-5721. Agents will return calls as their schedules allow.
Please book on the hour or the half hour
Please book two 15 minute blocks for 2 applications or fewer
Please book four 15 minute blocks for 3 or more applications
Passport appointment hours:
- Mondays 2-4pm & 6-8pm
- Tuesdays 2-4pm & 6-8pm
- Wednesdays 2-4pm
- Thursdays 2-4pm
- Friday 2-4pm
- Saturdays* 11am-12pm & 2-4pm
*Saturdays hours limited in the summer
Documentation:
Requirements for children under the age of 16:
- DS-11 form filled out in black ink, SS# is required (Using the Online Form Filler ahead of time at travel.state.gov will save time)
- The child's original birth certificate must be submitted with the application
- If the applicant has a valid U.S. Passport, that Passport must be submitted with the application
- Both parents must appear
- Both parents must present proof of identity
- Both parents must sign the child's application
- Passport photo (We can take pictures here for $10)
Requirements for young adults aged 16 or 17:
- DS-11 form filled out in black ink, SS# is required (Using the Online Form Filler ahead of time at travel.state.gov will save time)
- The applicant's original birth certificate must be submitted with the application
- If the applicant has a valid U.S. Passport, that Passport must be submitted with the application
- If the child has no photo identification of their own, a parent may present their photo identification and co-sign the application
- Passport photo (We can take pictures here for $10)
Requirements for adults over 18:
- DS-11 form filled out in black ink, SS# is required (Using the Online Form Filler ahead of time at travel.state.gov will save time)
- Proof of Citizenship (Original Birth Certificate, Certificate of Naturalization/Citizenship, Passport)
- If the applicant has a valid U.S. Passport, that Passport must be submitted with the application
- Proof of Identity (Valid Massachusetts Driver's License or State ID)
- Passport photo (We can take pictures here for $10)
Fees:
Payable to the Department of State: (Check or Money Order only)
Mandatory Passport Fee:
- Adults: $130.00 book and/or $30.00 card, each valid for 10 years
- Children: $100 book and/or $15.00 card, each valid for 5 years
Optional Fees:
- Expedite Fee: an additional $60.00 per application
- Overnight Return Fee $18.32 per passport
Payable to the Canton Public Library: (Check, Money Order or Cash)
Mandatory Execution Fee:
- $35/Passport Application
Optional Fees:
- Photo Fee: $10/Photo
- Overnight Fee: $27.90
Processing Times:
Applicants are encouraged to visit the Department of State's website or call 1-877-487-2778 for the most up-to-date information, as requirements, fees and processing times are subject to change without notice.
- Routine Delivery service (as of November 2023) 7-10 weeks from receipt at Passport Facility
- Expedited Delivery Service (as of November 2023) 3-5 weeks from receipt at Passport Facility
Let us know if you are traveling in less than 5 weeks so that we can inform you of options to further expedite your application.
If you are traveling internationally in less than 4 weeks or need to obtain a foreign visa within 4 weeks for a Life or Death Emergency, or for Urgent Travel, you must call 1-877-487-2778 within 2 weeks of your departure and arrange an appointment.
The nearest Passport Agency is in Boston:
Tip O'Neill Federal Building
10 Causeway Street, Room 247
Boston, Massachusetts 02222
Aldrich Room, Canton Public Library
Official Capacity: 24
Booking Period: Between 30 minutes and 2 hours
!! DO NOT BOOK PASSPORT APPOINTMENTS IN THIS ROOM !!
When not in use for library programs, the Thomas Bailey Aldrich Meeting Room can accommodate up to 24 people. The room is ADA Accessible and features a 50" LCD display with sound for presentations, game play or movies.
Room users agree to the Terms of Agreement at https://library.canton.ma.us/280/Meeting-Rooms
The room is available for a fee to local organizations according to the following schedule:
- Any Local Government Meeting: Free
- A public program hosted by a non-profit organization based in Canton: Free
- A public program hosted by a non-profit organization not based in Canton: $30
- A public program hosted by any organization based in Canton: $30
- A public program hosted by any organization not based in Canton: $60
- A closed meeting hosted by a non-profit organization based in Canton: $30
- A closed meeting hosted by a non-profit organization not based in Canton: $60
- A closed meeting hosted by any organization based in Canton: $60
- A closed meeting hosted by any organization not based in Canton: $100
Bookings for private study may be pre-empted by library programming.
And finally, if you are scheduling a meeting for an outside organization, please be prepared to provide library administration with additional details about your organization and your needs.
!! NO PASSPORT APPLICATIONS CAN BE TAKEN IN THIS ROOM !!
Art & Activities Room, Canton Public Library
Official Capacity: 30
Booking Period: Between 30 minutes and 2 hours
!! DO NOT BOOK PASSPORT APPOINTMENTS IN THIS ROOM !!
When not in use for library programs, the Art & Activities Room is available to small groups for meetings, and activities, especially those that include paint or craft materials. The room can accommodate a maximum of 30 people depending on the activity involved.
Room users agree to the Terms of Agreement at https://library.canton.ma.us/280/Meeting-Rooms
The room is available for a fee to local organizations according to the following schedule:
- Any Local Government Meeting: Free
- A public program hosted by a non-profit organization based in Canton: Free
- A public program hosted by a non-profit organization not based in Canton: $20
- A public program hosted by any organization based in Canton: $20
- A public program hosted by any organization not based in Canton: $50
- A closed meeting hosted by a non-profit organization based in Canton: $20
- A closed meeting hosted by a non-profit organization not based in Canton: $50
- A closed meeting hosted by any organization based in Canton: $50
- A closed meeting hosted by any organization not based in Canton: $70
Bookings for private study may be pre-empted by library programming.
And finally, if you are scheduling a meeting for an outside organization, please be prepared to provide library administration with additional details about your organization and your needs.
!! NO PASSPORT APPLICATIONS CAN BE TAKEN IN THIS ROOM !!
Children's Craft Room, Canton Public Library
Official Capacity: 24
Booking Period: Between 30 minutes and 2 hours
!! DO NOT BOOK PASSPORT APPOINTMENTS IN THIS ROOM !!
The Craft Room in the Library Junior Room holds up to 24 kids and adults. It is not typically available for booking by outside groups.
Room users agree to the Terms of Agreement at https://library.canton.ma.us/280/Meeting-Rooms
!! NO PASSPORT APPLICATIONS CAN BE TAKEN IN THIS ROOM !!
Local History Room, Canton Public Library
Official Capacity: 8
Booking Period: Between 30 minutes and 2 hours
!! DO NOT BOOK PASSPORT APPOINTMENTS IN THIS ROOM !!
When not in use for library programs, the Bolster Local History Room accommodate groups of 8, or for private study.
Bookings may be pre-empted by library programming.
Room users agree to the Terms of Agreement at https://library.canton.ma.us/280/Meeting-Rooms and https://library.canton.ma.us/186/Private-Study
And finally, if you are scheduling a meeting for an outside organization, please be prepared to provide library administration with additional details about your organization and your needs.
!! NO PASSPORT APPLICATIONS CAN BE TAKEN IN THIS ROOM !!
Maker Space, Canton Public Library
Official Capacity: 10
Booking Period: Between 30 minutes and 2 hours
!! DO NOT BOOK PASSPORT APPOINTMENTS IN THIS ROOM !!
When not in use for library programs, the Maker Space can accommodate up to 10 people for semi-private study.
Room users agree to the Terms of Agreement at https://library.canton.ma.us/280/Meeting-Rooms
Bookings for private study may be pre-empted by library programming.
And finally, if you are scheduling a meeting for an outside organization, please be prepared to provide library administration with additional details about your organization and your needs.
!! NO PASSPORT APPLICATIONS CAN BE TAKEN IN THIS ROOM !!
Trustees' Conference Room, Canton Public Library
Official Capacity: 12
Booking Period: Between 30 minutes and 2 hours
The Trustees' Conference Room is generally reserved for municipal and civic committee meetings, and is closed to public meetings, but it can accommodate up to 12 people. The room is ADA Accessible, and features a projector and screen, a white board as well as a conference call microphone and speaker
Room users agree to the Terms of Agreement at https://library.canton.ma.us/280/Meeting-Rooms
The room is available at the rates below:
- Any Local Government Meeting: Free
- A closed meeting hosted by a non-profit organization based in Canton: $30
- A closed meeting hosted by a non-profit organization based elsewhere: $60
- A closed meeting hosted by any organization based in Canton: $60
- A closed meeting hosted by any organization based elsewhere: $100
!! NO PASSPORT APPLICATIONS CAN BE TAKEN IN THIS ROOM !!
Aldrich Room, Canton Public Library
Official Capacity: 24
Booking Period: Between 30 minutes and 2 hours
!! DO NOT BOOK PASSPORT APPOINTMENTS IN THIS ROOM !!
When not in use for library programs, the Thomas Bailey Aldrich Meeting Room can accommodate up to 24 people. The room is ADA Accessible and features a 50" LCD display with sound for presentations, game play or movies.
Room users agree to the Terms of Agreement at https://library.canton.ma.us/280/Meeting-Rooms
The room is available for a fee to local organizations according to the following schedule:
- Any Local Government Meeting: Free
- A public program hosted by a non-profit organization based in Canton: Free
- A public program hosted by a non-profit organization not based in Canton: $30
- A public program hosted by any organization based in Canton: $30
- A public program hosted by any organization not based in Canton: $60
- A closed meeting hosted by a non-profit organization based in Canton: $30
- A closed meeting hosted by a non-profit organization not based in Canton: $60
- A closed meeting hosted by any organization based in Canton: $60
- A closed meeting hosted by any organization not based in Canton: $100
Bookings for private study may be pre-empted by library programming.
And finally, if you are scheduling a meeting for an outside organization, please be prepared to provide library administration with additional details about your organization and your needs.
!! NO PASSPORT APPLICATIONS CAN BE TAKEN IN THIS ROOM !!
Local History Room, Canton Public Library
Official Capacity: 8
Booking Period: Between 30 minutes and 2 hours
!! DO NOT BOOK PASSPORT APPOINTMENTS IN THIS ROOM !!
When not in use for library programs, the Bolster Local History Room accommodate groups of 8, or for private study.
Bookings may be pre-empted by library programming.
Room users agree to the Terms of Agreement at https://library.canton.ma.us/280/Meeting-Rooms and https://library.canton.ma.us/186/Private-Study
And finally, if you are scheduling a meeting for an outside organization, please be prepared to provide library administration with additional details about your organization and your needs.
!! NO PASSPORT APPLICATIONS CAN BE TAKEN IN THIS ROOM !!
Maker Space, Canton Public Library
Official Capacity: 10
Booking Period: Between 30 minutes and 2 hours
!! DO NOT BOOK PASSPORT APPOINTMENTS IN THIS ROOM !!
When not in use for library programs, the Maker Space can accommodate up to 10 people for semi-private study.
Room users agree to the Terms of Agreement at https://library.canton.ma.us/280/Meeting-Rooms
Bookings for private study may be pre-empted by library programming.
And finally, if you are scheduling a meeting for an outside organization, please be prepared to provide library administration with additional details about your organization and your needs.
!! NO PASSPORT APPLICATIONS CAN BE TAKEN IN THIS ROOM !!
Private Study Room, Canton Public Library
Official Capacity: 2
Booking Period: Between 30 minutes and 2 hours
!! DO NOT BOOK PASSPORT APPOINTMENTS IN THIS ROOM !!
Our Private Study Room on the second floor is available for individual study, tutoring and calls
Room users agree to the Terms of Agreement at https://library.canton.ma.us/186/Private-Study
!! NO PASSPORT APPLICATIONS CAN BE TAKEN IN THIS ROOM !!