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Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library
Public Library (city government-run) · Monterey Park
The Bruggemeyer Library is the City of Monterey Park's designated passport acceptance site, run as a department of the city government rather than a private nonprofit.
Location & contact
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Bruggemeyer Library is the City of Monterey Park's designated passport acceptance site, run as a department of the city government rather than a private nonprofit. That distinction matters: when the State Department barred nonprofit libraries from accepting passports in February 2026, government-operated libraries like this one were allowed to keep going, so the desk here remains open. Staff verify your documents, witness your signature and seal the DS-11 packet for mailing to the State Department.
It's a convenient stop for families, since the library also takes passport photos on site for a small fee, meaning you can handle the application and the photo in one visit. Everything runs by appointment through the city's scheduler. Compare it with the nearby Garvey Avenue post office if you'd rather use the USPS system, and check our California overview for current fees before you go.
💡 Good to know
Appointments are required and tend to fill up, especially the Saturday morning slots, so book early through the city's system. Bring your completed DS-11 unsigned, original proof of citizenship with a photocopy, and valid photo ID. If the library is full, the local post office is a short drive away.