Aurora, Illinois Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Aurora, IL: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Aurora, Illinois there is only a single passport office location (e.g. acceptance agent). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Aurora passport office clerks are official "acceptance agents" for the Passport Agency and can witness your signature and seal your passport documents (if you do not need your passport application sealed then you do not need to visit an acceptance agent).
In addition to the 1 passport office in Aurora, there are (397) other passport offices in Illinois from which you can get a passport application sealed at. If you are not needing a passport for at least (4-6) weeks, you can visit the sole passport acceptance agent listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than that, please see: closest regional passport offices to Aurora, Illinois and Expedited Passport service options for Aurora.
Local passport offices are typically post offices, county clerk offices, and other government offices (Keep in mind: that not all county clerks, and not all post offices are acceptance agents). These local passport offices don't issue passports; the clerks (acceptance agents) at a local office can witness your signature and "officially" seal your passport application. There is a $35 fee for sealing your application and supporting documentation. Renewals do not need to visit an acceptance agent.
Passport Offices in Aurora Illinois
Showing the single passport office in Aurora:
 | Aurora Post Office |
525 N Broadway
Aurora, IL 60505
Other passport offices near Aurora Illinois
Montgomery Post Office IL - Montgomery - 2.8 MilesNaperville IL Post Office - Naperville - 4.6 Miles
Book Road Postal Store IL - Naperville - 5.6 Miles
Warrenville Post Office IL - Warrenville - 6 Miles
Naperville Township,Il - Naperville - 6.3 Miles
Batavia Post Office IL - Batavia - 6.4 Miles
Washington Street Post Office - Naperville - 6.4 Miles
Sugar Grove Post Office IL - Sugar Grove - 6.8 Miles
County of Kane - Geneva - 7.3 Miles
Geneva Post Office IL - Geneva - 7.7 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Aurora
These are passport issuing facilities. You will need to make an appointment and present proof of upcoming travel but in most cases, you will be able to get passport renewal, new passports, child passports, or a lost passport replacement Same Day or Next Day.
Chicago Passport Agency - 30.4 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 236 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 423.1 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 492.3 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 514.3 Miles
Aurora, Illinois Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Aurora is easy, it depends on what type of passport application you are doing and how quickly you need it processed. We've written the following passport guides, it doesn't matter if you are in Aurora or not as the process will be similar regardless of where you are, The standard passport processing times right now are 10 to 12 weeks to receive your passport.
* Anyone applying for a new passport in Aurora will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Aurora, there is one less than 100 miles from Aurora.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.
- How to get a New Passport Guide
- How to get a Child Passport guide
- How to Replace a Lost (or Damaged) Passport
- Passport Renewal Guide
- Passport Name Change Guide
- How to Get a Second Passport
Passport Renewal in Aurora
Just a quick note about passport renewals because it will save you a lot of time, money, and hassles. It doesn't matter where you are, if you are in Aurora or any other city in Illinois or any other state for that matter. If you have your old passport that is in good condition, it expired less than 5 years ago (or hasn't expired yet) and you are an adult - you can simply do your renewal paperwork online at the Department of State / Bureau of Consular Affairs and mail it in with new passport photos. It is currently taking 10-12 weeks standard processing or 4-6 weeks for expedited processing. If you need to renew it faster, you MUST have proof of travel and you must visit a regional passport office yourself, the closest ones to Aurora are listed below. If this is not possible or you want to avoid going there yourself, please only then consider using a passport expeditor.
Passport Service for Cities Near Aurora
Residents of the following cities that are close to Aurora can consider using the passport office services in Aurora for their passport application sealing needs.
Aurora Illinois, Montgomery Illinois, Oswego Illinois, Batavia Illinois, Naperville Illinois, Sugar Grove Illinois, West Chicago Illinois, Plainfield Illinois, Saint Charles Illinois, Lisle Illinois, Bolingbrook Illinois, Romeoville Illinois, Carol Stream Illinois, Village of Campton Hills Illinois, Glen Ellyn Illinois, Plano Illinois, Lemont Illinois, Darien Illinois, Westmont Illinois, Lombard Illinois
Passport Expediting in Aurora, Illinois
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Aurora. Passport expediting companies charge their own set of fees for their service in addition to the government passport application fee and government expediting fee. The cost gets more expensive the faster your passport is needed and it's actually not any faster than visiting a regional passport office yourself. However, using an expediting service is highly convenient as you won't have to go to a regional passport office yourself (for any DS11 application, you will still need to visit a local acceptance agent to get your documents sealed).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Aurora, Illinois
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Aurora simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Aurora contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:
Getting a passport is pretty much the process same wherever you are, with most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there is only one passport office in Aurora.
The basic process: fill out the DS-11 New Passport Application, take it with your proof of identity, passport photos, and passport fees to the only passport office in Aurora to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.
For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide
There are a couple of different methods to getting your passport processed, which route you choose will determine how fast your passport will be received. By going to a passport service office in Aurora, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks).
While not down the street, the closest option for a passport-issuing facility is the Chicago Passport Agency, it's not too far from Aurora and if you can provide proof of travel within the next seventy-two hours, you can make an appointment there and get a passport.
Unlike drivers licenses and state IDs, passports are a Federal (national) document, it costs the same no matter what city or state you are in, $130 ($165 with acceptance agent fee) for adult passports and $100 ($135 with acceptance agent fee) for child passports. There may be some additional fees and / or expenses that you might need to pay, please see passport fees for an explaination of all passport fees and costs.
One of the most common questions we get asked is where "where should I get my passport photos taken at?" First, have a look at our in-depth passport photo guide so you know everything there is to know about passport photos. Here are the major stores that take and print passport photos near Aurora.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #12125 - Aurora - (0.6 mi)Northeast Corner Of Union & Galena
9 N Union St
Aurora IL 60505
(630) 585-7594
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #9404 - Aurora - (1.3 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Farnsworth & Indian Trail
1180 N Farnsworth Ave
Aurora IL 60505
(630) 820-5699
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #7199 - Aurora - (1.7 mi)
Photo Center
1910 Montgomery Road
Aurora IL 60504
(630) 236-2240
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #6937 - Aurora - (1.8 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Lake & Indian Trail
1221 N Lake St
Aurora IL 60506
(630) 264-6269
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #3014 - Aurora - (2.1 mi)
Montgomery Road & Ogden Avenue (Route 34)
2311 Ogden Ave
Aurora IL 60504
(630) 898-3431
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #8746 - Aurora - (2.1 mi)
Photo Center
300 North Eola Road
Aurora IL 60504
(630) 978-2380
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #4151 - Aurora - (2.2 mi)
New York & Eola
355 N Eola Rd
Aurora IL 60502
(630) 585-9417
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Aurora - (2.2 mi)
Corner Of Eola & New York St, Dominicks Shopping Center
3015 E New York St
Aurora IL 60504
(630) 851-6611
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #11740 - Montgomery - (2.6 mi)
Northwest Corner Of U S 34 & U S 30
1212 Ogden Ave
Montgomery IL 60538
(630) 820-4098
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #4779 - Montgomery - (2.6 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Douglas Rd. & Seasons
1799 Douglas Rd
Montgomery IL 60538
(630) 896-6960
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99