If I only need passport photos, can I walk in or do I have to make an appointment to get my photos done?
At the Plainsboro Public Library, you do not make an appointment to get your passport photos done. You may walk in during our opening hours. If we are with a customer at the time you arrive, please sign in and have a seat in the passports seating area until we are finished.
If I have a passport application appointment, but I also need photos taken, should I come early to get my photo taken?
No, you do not need to come early to get photos taken before your appointment. We can take passport photos during the appointment itself.
How long does it take to receive my passport photo?
You will receive your passport photo within minutes of having your photo taken.
Is there anything I should not wear in my passport photos?
Yes, the following items are not allowed in passport photos:
- Uniforms, clothing that looks like a uniform, or camouflage patterns
- Hats or head coverings are only allowed for religious or medical purposes
- Headbands, large bows, large hair clips, and any other large hair accessories
- Glasses and sunglasses
- Headphones
- Masks
Can I smile in my passport photo?
The U.S State Department specifies photos must have a neutral facial expression with both eyes open and mouth closed. Infants can have their eyes closed in passport photos.
Do you take passport photos for babies and children?
Yes, the Plainsboro Library takes passport photos for all ages.
What is the correct size and dimensions of a U.S. Passport Photo?
The correct photo measurement is 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) in size. The subject’s head should be between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches (between 25 and 35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head.
Are passport photos from the Plainsboro Library compliant with passport photo requirements for other countries as well?
Photos taken through the Plainsboro Library photo service are compliant with the regulations provided for a standard U.S. passport photo. If you intend to use our photo service for purposes other than a U.S. passport photo, you may do so, however we cannot guarantee that the photos will meet requirements other than those that are set for U.S. passport standards.
Can I submit a passport photo that was taken at home with my application?
You can submit any photo along with your application as long as it fits the requirements of a standard US Passport photo. To find more information about US Passport photo guidelines, please check the following website: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/photos.html.
If your photo taken at home does not fit the requirements for a US Passport photo, there is a chance your application may be delayed. Please ensure that the photo you submit is not pixelated or blurry.
Do you provide digital copies of passport photos?
No, the Plainsboro Library Passport Office can only provide physical copies of photos.
I had passport photos taken by the Plainsboro Library in the past. Can I have the same pictures printed out?
No, the Plainsboro Library does not store customer photos. If you need multiple copies of the same photo, please let us know when you have the photo taken. We cannot print the same photo at a later date.
