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Kansas City Public Library - Trails West Branch
Public Library · Independence
The Kansas City Public Library's Trails West Branch brings passport acceptance services to the eastern edge of Independence at 11401 E 23rd Street.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday – Thursday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
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| Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Kansas City Public Library's Trails West Branch brings passport acceptance services to the eastern edge of Independence at 11401 E 23rd Street. Operated by the Kansas City Public Library system, this branch holds federal authorization to receive and verify DS-11 passport applications — providing residents of southeastern Independence and surrounding Jackson County neighborhoods a convenient alternative to the downtown post office.
The branch accepts walk-in applicants and can handle new adult passports, first-time child applications, and replacement passports for lost or stolen documents. Applicants should bring a completed DS-11 form, proof of U.S. citizenship, a valid government-issued photo ID, and a passport photo. The library's extended weekday evening hours make it especially practical for applicants who cannot get to a post office during standard business hours.
Additional guidance on planning your passport application across the region is available on the Missouri passport offices directory. For a side-by-side look at both Independence acceptance locations, visit the Independence passport page.
💡 Good to know
This branch is part of the Kansas City Public Library system, not the Mid-Continent Public Library. Confirm current passport service hours before visiting, as library passport hours may differ from general branch hours. Passport photos are not offered on site — bring your own compliant photo. See all options on the Independence passport guide.