U.S. Passports

U.S. passport applications are accepted at the library’s Wausau Headquarters. 

Please call 715-261-7240 and ask to speak with a passport application acceptance agent before you apply. We also advise reviewing the U.S. Department of State passport website. 

• Appointments are available at these times:
  • every Wednesday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. and 2–7 p.m. 
  • every other Saturday, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1:30–3 p.m.
• Passports photos are $10 and may be taken at MCPL Wausau or MCPL Athens.
• Contact us for more information or alternative passport application sites. 

Common application mistakes and pitfalls include: 

• Not bringing an official birth certificate issued by the government, featuring a raised seal and signature. Hospital certificates and photocopies are not allowed. 
• Forgetting to bring (enough) checks. Every application must have a check for payment. Payment to the library can be cash or check.  
• Making errors on the application. Cross-outs, white-out or errors of any kind are not allowed; only black ink is allowed, not blue or any other color. 
• Applying on behalf of a minor without adequate documentation. Please always contact us and describe any special circumstances regarding custody, etc.