Education Abroad

This web page was developed to help you apply for or renew a U.S. passport.

U.S. Passport Information

Passport Acceptance Facility Search

• To obtain a passport for the first time, you must apply in person.
• UMaine students, faculty and administrators may apply for a passport at the Orono Post Office: 1 Bennoch Road Orono, ME 04473.
  • Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:30am – 11:45am and 1:30pm – 4:00pm.

First-Time Application Requirements

• Application Forms: This form can be obtained from the Orono Post Office as well. Do NOT sign the DS-11 application form until the Passport Acceptance Agent instructs you to do so!
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship (e.g. a certified birth certificate):
  • Fully-valid, undamaged U.S. passport (may be expired)
  • U.S. birth certificate that meets the following requirements: 
    • Issued by the city, county, or state of birth
    • Lists your full name, date of birth, and place of birth
    • Lists your parent(s)’ full names
    • Has the date filed with registrar’s office (must be within one year of birth)
    • Has the registrar’s signature
    • Has the seal of the issuing authority
  • Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth
  • Certificate of Naturalization 
  • Certificate of Citizenship
• A photocopy of the Proof of U.S. Citizenship
• A Passport Photo: This photo has very strict requirements. Some local businesses (Wal-Mart, Walgreens, and the Orono Post Office are a few) offer the service. OIP also can take passport photos on a dropin basis Mondays through Fridays from 12pm to 4pm. Photos from OIP are $10 and can be paid in exact change only or online here. If you go to a local business contact them for prices.
• Valid government issued photo ID (e.g., driver’s license):
  • Out-of-state residents: you are also required to present your Maine Card along with your driver’s license
• A photocopy of your Issued ID
• Schedule in-person appointment: Go to usps.com, click the “Apply for Passport” section, and follow the instructions provided.
• Applicable Fees:
  • $130 Passport Book application fee
  • $30 Passport Card application feee
    • click here for more information about the difference between the two
• Fees can be submitted by check or money order. Debit cards are also an option, but include an additional fee of $1.20
• Processing time: 8-11 weeks. Expedited processing (5-7 weeks) is available for an additional $60.

• You can renew your passport by mail if you answer yes to all of the following:

  • You have your passport in your possession to submit with your application

  • It’s undamaged outside of normal wear and tear

  • Was issued within the past 15 years

  • You were at least age 16 when it was issued

  • Still have the same name as in the passport (or you can legally document your name change).

•  If you don’t fit these requirements, you need to renew your passport in a Passport Acceptance Facility, such as the Orono Post Office. For more information, visit Renew Passport website.