📍 CONNECTICUT
Harry Bennett Branch Library
Harry Bennett Branch Library at 115 Vine Road in Stamford, Connecticut provides passport acceptance services for residents in the North Stamford and Springdale neighborhoods.
At a glance
Free on-site parkingNorth Stamford locationConvenient for Springdale residentsMinor passport processing
📖 About this office
Harry Bennett Branch Library at 115 Vine Road in Stamford, Connecticut provides passport acceptance services for residents in the North Stamford and Springdale neighborhoods. As one of the Stamford Public Library system's branch locations, this facility brings passport services closer to families and residents who live north of downtown, reducing the need to travel to the city center for application processing. The branch is situated in a quieter residential pocket of Stamford, with free on-site parking that makes it a practical choice for applicants bringing children or carrying multiple documents. Staff here accept first-time passport applications under the DS-11 form process, verify identification, witness the applicant's signature, and forward the complete package to the State Department for processing. Because this is a branch library with limited staffing compared to Ferguson Library's main location, appointments are especially important — walk-ins during passport hours may not always be accommodated. Applicants applying for passports for minors under 16 must have both parents or legal guardians present, or provide notarized documentation of consent. The Vine Road location is convenient for residents near the Stamford-Greenwich border and those commuting from nearby Springdale.
💡 Good to know
Harry Bennett Branch Library is a smaller location with limited passport staff — appointment availability is more restricted than at the main Ferguson Library. Call (203) 964-1000 to schedule your visit and confirm current passport hours before arriving. Passport photos are not available at this branch; obtain two 2x2 photos at a pharmacy or copy shop beforehand. For minor passports (under 16), both parents must attend or submit a signed DS-3053 statement of consent.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Does Harry Bennett Branch Library in Stamford accept walk-in passport applicants?
Walk-ins may be accommodated depending on staffing availability, but appointments are strongly recommended at this branch location. Call (203) 964-1000 to confirm passport hours and book a time slot. Arriving without an appointment, especially with children, risks a long wait or being turned away if staff are occupied.
What do I need to bring to my passport appointment at Harry Bennett Branch Library?
Bring your completed DS-11 application form (do not sign it until instructed by staff), original proof of U.S. citizenship (certified birth certificate or prior passport), a valid government-issued photo ID, two identical 2x2 passport photos, and payment for both the acceptance fee and the State Department application fee. Checks or money orders are typically required — ask when scheduling.
Can I apply for my child's passport at Harry Bennett Branch Library?
Yes, minor passports (for children under 16) can be processed here under Form DS-11. Both parents or legal guardians must appear in person with the child, or one parent can appear and provide a notarized Form DS-3053 signed by the absent parent. Bring the child's proof of citizenship and both parents' identification documents.