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Whittier Central Library
Public Library · Whittier
The Whittier Central Library on Washington Avenue is a favorite alternative to the post office for anyone who prefers a quieter setting for a first passport.
Location & contact
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Whittier Central Library on Washington Avenue is a favorite alternative to the post office for anyone who prefers a quieter setting for a first passport. Sitting in Whittier's Uptown district, the library's designated passport desk accepts DS-11 forms, verifies your identity and citizenship documents, and seals the application for mailing to the State Department.
Service is by appointment only, with a mix of weekday and Saturday slots that suit applicants who cannot break away during standard business hours. Families applying for children often choose this branch because both parents can plan the visit around the library's daytime and early-evening schedule. See the wider list of options on the Whittier passport page.
💡 Good to know
Bring original citizenship evidence with no photocopies substituted for the original, a government-issued photo ID, and one 2x2 passport photo per applicant. Because the library is a public building, arrive a few minutes early to find parking and reach the passport desk on time. Applicants weighing library versus post office hours can review both across California's acceptance network.