Fairfax County Residents
For most customers there is no card fee and no expiration. Just verify your name and address if . . .
- You live or own property in Fairfax County, the City of Fairfax, or the Towns of Herndon or Vienna,
- You live, work, own property, or attend school in a reciprocal jurisdiction,
- You are enrolled in a public, private, or parochial school, college or university in Fairfax County, the City of Fairfax, or the Towns of Herndon or Vienna,
- You are employed in Fairfax County, the City of Fairfax, or the Towns of Herndon or Vienna (you will need to verify your employment).
Reciprocal Cards
- Persons who live, work, own property, or attend school in reciprocal jurisdictions are also entitled to a free Fairfax County Public Library card
- Reciprocal borrowers have all of the privileges extended to Fairfax County customers, except that of requesting Inter-Library Loans. We refer reciprocal customers to their home library system for this service.
Educator Cards—No Fee, Annual Expiration
- Educator cards can be issued to preschool through post-secondary teacher at a public school or private school or homeschool parent or guardian within Fairfax County or the City of Fairfax
- Educator cards expire annually on June 30th, and are removed 1 year after the expiration date if not renewed.
Corporate Cards—No Fee, Annual Expiration
- Corporate cards may be issued to a corporation, business, school, or association located in Fairfax County, City of Fairfax, or a reciprocal jurisdiction
- Corporate cards expire 1 year after registration or privilege renewal date and are removed 1 year after expiration date if not renewed
Non-resident Cards—$27 Annual Fee, Annual Expiration
- A person who lives in the United States, but does not meet the eligibility requirements for a standard or reciprocal customer may purchase a Non-resident FCPL account for $27
- Non-resident Cards expire 1 year after registration or privilege renewal date and are removed 3 months after privilege expiration date if not renewed.
