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Notary Services
Notary Services at the Louisville (Ohio) Library are free, and available during most open Library hours, pending staffing. Valid photo identification is required.
Please call 330-875-1696 to make an appointment.
Notary service is NOT available for Deeds, Wills, Power of Attorney, Living Wills, Living Trusts, Codicils or Depositions. Other restrictions apply; please see our complete Notary Service Policy for details.
Passport Services
* Please note that there will be NO passport appointments
January 1-March 31, 2025 as we prepare for, and move into the new building. Services will return once the new Library is open. At that time, we will also begin to take Passport photos so you can get everything you need done in one place!
Passport Renewals: US Passports can often be renewed online or via the mail, without an appointment. To see if you are eligible to renew online or via the mail, follow this link.
Current passport processing times:
Routine 4-6 weeks
Expedited 2-3 weeks
Please plan accordingly.
Appointment for passport acceptance must be made a week in advance, and are subject to staff availability. Appointment times are
- Monday 10am-4pm
- Tuesday 10am-6pm
- Wednesday 10am-4pm
- Thursday 10am-4pm
- Friday 10am-4pm
Please call 330-875-1696 and dial menu option #5 at the prompt to schedule an appointment.
For Passport application information, visit the U.S. Department of State's website at travel.state.gov. The online form is the easiest way to fill out your passport paperwork.
The Library DOES NOT take passport photos. Passport photos can be purchased from
- AAA
- UPS (the nearest is in Alliance)
- Wal-mart
- Walgreens Pharmacies (the nearest is in Washington Square)
- CVS Pharmacies
- most Bureau of Motor Vehicle locations
The Library is not certified to accept passport renewals using form DS-82. To determine which form you need, please use the Dept of State's form finder.
Passport fees (effective June 2024) are attached below, along with a checklist of what to bring to your passport appointment. The Library also charges $35 per passport to accept applications.