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Shelby Township Clerk: Passport Office in Shelby Township MI


Location:
Shelby Township Clerk
Address:
52700 Van Dyke Ave
 
Shelby Township, MI 48316
 
Hours of Operation Shown in (EST)
Monday
8:30AM - 3:30pm
Tuesday
8:30AM - 3:30pm
Wednesday
8:30AM - 3:30pm
Thursday
8:30AM - 3:30pm
Friday
8:30AM - 3:30pm


Handicap Accessible (ADA): Yes
Passport Photos: Yes, the Shelby Township Clerk takes passport photographs onsite - Please review our guide to Passport Photos. If you want your passport photos taken before you go to the acceptance agent, here is a list of places to get passport photos in Shelby Township.


Shelby Township Passport Office: Shelby Township Clerk Location Overview

Shelby Township Clerk is an acceptance agent/passport office. For passport service in Shelby Township, MI you can go here for passport help. Shelby Township Clerk is a Municipal facility that is able to witness your signature and seal your passport documents - standard processing is 4-8 weeks. This office DOES NOT issue passports, they will send your passport forms directly to a regional passport facility. There is 1 other passport acceptance agent offices located in Shelby Township. Shelby Township Clerk is located in County, Michigan.

About Shelby Township Clerk

Shelby Township Clerk is not a passport issuance facility and you will NOT receive a passport on-site there. This facility is an acceptance agent, the Shelby Township Clerk is sort of like a special notary for the Department of State / Passport Agency in which they can "Witness" your signature and officially "Seal" your application and documents. There is a separate $35 fee for this that is paid at the time of sealing.

Needs to visit an acceptance agent
New Passports Application (Child or Adult)
Lost / Damaged Passport Replacement

Doesn't need to visit an acceptance agent
Passport Renewal
Passport Name Change Application

Passport Processing Times at Shelby Township Clerk

Standard Processing - Because of Covid-19, the current processing times are 10-12 weeks after submitting an application.

Expedited Processing - You can pay an extra $60 when sealing your documents at Shelby Township Clerk to get your passport quicker, typically in 4-6 weeks.

Emergency Processing - (NOT AVAILABLE at Shelby Township Clerk): If you have proof of travel within 3 days you can request an emergency appointment at one of the regional passport offices close to Shelby Township. Also see our info about 3rd-party passport expediters.

Nearest Regional Passport Offices to Shelby Township, MI

Detroit Passport Agency - 21.7 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 184.7 Miles
Chicago Passport Agency - 208.7 Miles

Passport Services Offered at Shelby Township Clerk

Passport Forms - If you need to pick up a physical pre-printed application that you can fill out by hand, the Shelby Township Clerk will have pre-printed passport forms. You may also get passport forms from our website and print them on your own printer.

Passport Document Sealing / Passport Application Signature Witness - Shelby Township Clerk is an official Acceptance Agent as appointed by the Department of State. Certain municipal and postal employees at this location are authorized to "Witness" your signature (kind of like a notary).
NOTE: not required for passport renewals
Acceptance Agent fee is $35 (see more about Acceptance Agent Fees)

4-6 week passport expediting / 10-12-week standard passport service - These are the standard processing times for passports at any acceptance agent.

Passport Photos - They can take and print your passport photos on site, typically $10-15.

Shelby Township Clerk Service Area Radius

This passport office is located in - Macomb County and serves the passport needs for residents of other nearby zipcodes including: 48316, 48317, 48308, 48315, 48307, 48094, 48306, 48318, 48314, 48309, 48085, 48095, 48313, 48363, 48042, 48044, 48310, 48098, 48096

Frequently asked questions

How fast can I get a passport at Shelby Township Clerk?

Shelby Township Clerk does not issue passports, they are sent to a central processing facility, it will take at a minimum of 4 weeks if using expedited service and up to 12 weeks for standard processing.

I need a passport sooner than that, what are my options?

The closest passport agency isn't too far from Shelby Township, Detroit Passport Agency is only about 50 miles roundtrip from Shelby Township. This will be your best option for getting a passport quickly.

Does Shelby Township Clerk charge for passports?

Shelby Township Clerk is an acceptance agent, Shelby Township Clerk does not issue passports – they do however charge the standard $35 acceptance agent fee to seal your documents, this is only required for new or replacement passport applications; renewals do not need to be sealed and thus no acceptance agent fee is required. Please see our detailed information on passport fees.

Can I get walk-in passport service at Shelby Township Clerk?

If by walk-in service you mean get your passport there at Shelby Township Clerk? Then no. They do not issue passports, you can get walk-in passport issuance at a regional passport facility only, not local acceptance agent facilities; passport are sent to a central processing location.

Does Shelby Township Clerk do passport renewals?

If you have your expired or soon-to-be expired passport, it is in good condition and the validity period on your expired passport was for 10-years, then you do not even need to visit an acceptance agent. You can do your application online, print-it and send it in with new passport photos, the old passport, and the required passport fees. See our guide about passport renewals to renew your passport yourself.

Can Shelby Township Clerk tell me about the status of my application?

No, they are acceptance agents and have nothing to do with the application once they witness your signature and seal your application. Once an application is in-process, Shelby Township Clerk will not be able to assist any further.

Does Shelby Township Clerk take passport photos?

Yes, you can get your passport photos taken there. Please see: List of locations in Shelby Township to get passport photos.

What forms of payment does Shelby Township Clerk accept?

At Shelby Township Clerk, the passport acceptance fees can be paid for with a check, cash, money order or debit card. Since Shelby Township Clerk takes passport photos there, you can also pay for photos with the same payment methods. Passport Fees can only be paid with a check or money order.

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