Bedford Park, Illinois Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Bedford Park, IL: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Bedford Park, 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 Bedford Park 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 Bedford Park, 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 Bedford Park, Illinois and Expedited Passport service options for Bedford Park.
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 Bedford Park Illinois
Showing the single passport office in Bedford Park:
 | Bedford Park Retail Store IL |
6801 W 73rd St
Bedford Park, IL 60638
Other passport offices near Bedford Park Illinois
Village of Summit - Summit - 1.6 MilesSummit Argo Post Office IL - Summit - 1.8 Miles
Stickney Township IL - Burbank - 2.6 Miles
Lyons Post Office IL - Lyons - 2.8 Miles
Chicago Lawn Station - Chicago - 3 Miles
Elsdon Station - Chicago - 3.1 Miles
Town of Cicero - Cicero - 3.5 Miles
Cicero Post Office - Cicero - 3.5 Miles
Berwyn Post Office - Berwyn - 3.8 Miles
North Riverside Post Office IL - North Riverside - 3.8 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Bedford Park
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 - 8.2 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 212.7 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 400 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 505.5 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 507.6 Miles
Bedford Park, Illinois Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Bedford Park 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 Bedford Park 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 Bedford Park will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Bedford Park, there is one less than 100 miles from Bedford Park.
* 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 Bedford Park
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 Bedford Park 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 Bedford Park 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 Bedford Park
Residents of the following cities that are close to Bedford Park can consider using the passport office services in Bedford Park for their passport application sealing needs.
Bridgeview Illinois, Burbank Illinois, Cicero Illinois, Riverside Illinois, Berwyn Illinois, Hodgkins Illinois, Brookfield Illinois, Oak Lawn Illinois, Countryside Illinois, La Grange Park Illinois, Evergreen Park Illinois, Forest Park Illinois, Oak Park Illinois, Western Springs Illinois, Westchester Illinois, Maywood Illinois, River Forest Illinois, Burr Ridge Illinois, Alsip Illinois, Bellwood Illinois
Passport Expediting in Bedford Park, Illinois
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Bedford Park. 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).
Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Bedford Park, Illinois
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Bedford Park simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Bedford Park contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:
The process of getting a passport is pretty much the same wherever you are, however because this is about getting a passport in Bedford Park, you get the extra advantage of being really close to the Chicago Passport Agency, this is great if you need a passport fast. However, with most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there is only one passport office in Bedford Park.
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 Bedford Park 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 Bedford Park, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks). If you need it faster, luckily for Bedford Park residents, there is a regional passport facility only 8.2 miles away. It's possible to make an appointment at the Chicago Passport Agency and get a passport there if you have proof of travel within 72 hours.
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.
List of places to get passport photos in Bedford Park
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 Bedford Park.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #3321 - Chicago - (0.6 mi)Northeast Corner Of Central & Archer
5874 S Archer Ave
Chicago IL 60638
(773) 284-7419
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #6297 - Chicago - (0.7 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Austin & 63Rd
6016 W 63Rd St
Chicago IL 60638
(773) 788-0180
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #11492 - Chicago - (1.3 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Cicero & Archer
5414 S Archer Ave
Chicago IL 60638
(773) 581-1664
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #2711 - Chicago - (1.4 mi)
Archer & Harlem
7150 W Archer Ave
Chicago IL 60638
(773) 229-1447
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Costco Store #580 - Bedford Park Business Center - (2.1 mi)
Photo Center
7300 S Cicero Ave
Chicago IL 60629
(708) 552-9010
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99CVS #8502 - Chicago - (2.2 mi)
Photo Center
6315 South Pulaski Road
Chicago IL 60629
(773) 284-7070
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #5867 - Chicago - (2.4 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Pulaski & 47Th
3943 W 47Th St
Chicago IL 60632
(773) 927-0523
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #2785 - Cicero - (2.4 mi)
35Th & 59Th Avenue
5840 W 35Th St
Cicero IL 60804
(708) 780-7513
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #5076 - Berwyn - (2.5 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Oak Park & Ogden
6800 Ogden Ave
Berwyn IL 60402
(708) 749-9061
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #15080 - Burbank - (2.5 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Central & 79Th
5555 W 79Th St
Burbank IL 60459
(708) 499-3755
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99