The United States Department of State has selected the Milanof-Schock Library of Mount Joy, PA to be among the first public libraries to become a Passport Acceptance Agency in Pennsylvania.

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As a Passport Acceptance Agency, the Library is officially authorized to:

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• Provide passport applications and related forms;
• Explain service options;
• Review applications for completeness;
• Record and verify applicant identification;
• Collect citizenship evidence and fees;
• Administer oaths and witness signatures; and
• Forward applications, citizenship evidence, and fees to the Federal Government on a daily basis.

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The Milanof-Schock Library now offers official passport application services to residents of western Lancaster County who previously had to travel to Lancaster City, Harrisburg, or York.  The Library's evening, Saturday and Sunday hours also allow working people to take care of passport applications during off work periods.  This was not previously possible at the limited number of Post Office Passport Acceptance Agencies which function only during limited weekday daytime hours.

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Make an Appointment!

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Please call 717- 653 - 1510 to make an appointment for passport processing and/or photo services. Appointments can be made for days starting at 10:00a.m, most weekday evenings until 7:30p.m., and many Saturdays.  Call to make your appointment!

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Passport Photo Service:

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The Milanof - Schock Library now offers Passport and Immigration Photo Taking Service along with being a Passport Acceptance Facility.

Cost: $10.00 for the required two passport photos.

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For Passport information:

U. S. Dept. of State Passport Information Center

The link for Application for Passport (DS-11) is: http://www.travel.state.gov/passport/forms/ds11/ds11_842.html

The link for Application for Passport by Mail (DS-82) is: http://www.travel.state.gov/passport/forms/ds82/ds82_843.html

Both parents must be present to sign for a minor under the age of 14 years. If this is not possible, form CD-3053 or a notarized letter must be provided explaining the reason for the absent parent. The link for the Statement of Consent: Issuance of a Passport to a Minor Under Age 14 (DS-3053): http://www.travel.state.gov/passport/forms/ds3053/ds3053_846.html

Do NOT sign your passport application until the passport agent asks for your signature!

For more information contact Herb Landau, Library Director,

(717) 653-1510, landau@mountjoy.lib.pa.us 

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