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Belvidere, Illinois Passport Office Information


How to get a passport in Belvidere, IL: Passport Offices & Application Process

Belvidere IL Post Office
1800 Doc Wolf Dr
Belvidere IL, 61008

In Belvidere, 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 Belvidere 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 Belvidere, 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 Belvidere, Illinois and Expedited Passport service options for Belvidere.

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 Belvidere Illinois

Showing the single passport office in Belvidere:

Belvidere IL Post Office

1800 Doc Wolf Dr
Belvidere, IL 61008

 

Other passport offices near Belvidere Illinois

Cherry Valley Public Library District - Cherry Valley - 4.6 Miles
Rockford Post Office - Rockford - 7.7 Miles
County Clerk (De Kalb Co) Sycamore IL - Sycamore - 16.7 Miles
Beloit Post Office - Beloit - 17.6 Miles
McHenry County Treasurer - Woodstock - 18.6 Miles
Woodstock IL Post Office - Woodstock - 18.7 Miles
DeKalb Post Office - Dekalb - 19.3 Miles
Rochelle Post Office - Rochelle - 21.6 Miles
Crystal Lake Post Office IL - Crystal Lake - 23.7 Miles
Algonquin Post Office - Algonquin - 24.5 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Belvidere

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 - 58.2 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 257.1 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 442.1 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 507.1 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 550.6 Miles



Belvidere, Illinois Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Belvidere 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 Belvidere 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 Belvidere will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Belvidere, there is one less than 100 miles from Belvidere.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Belvidere

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 Belvidere 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 Belvidere 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 Belvidere

Residents of the following cities that are close to Belvidere can consider using the passport office services in Belvidere for their passport application sealing needs.

Cherry Valley Illinois, Caledonia Illinois, Kingston Illinois, Marengo Illinois, New Milford Illinois, Loves Park Illinois, Machesney Park Illinois, Harvard Illinois, Sharon Wisconsin, Burlington Illinois, Beloit Wisconsin, Clinton Wisconsin, Huntley Illinois, DeKalb Illinois, Byron Illinois, Lakewood Illinois, Rochelle Illinois, Fontana Wisconsin, Crystal Lake Illinois, Algonquin Illinois

Passport Expediting in Belvidere, Illinois

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Belvidere. 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).

Read more about 3rd Party Passport Expediting


Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Belvidere, Illinois

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Belvidere simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Belvidere contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:

What is the application process of getting a passport in Belvidere?

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 Belvidere.
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 Belvidere to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.

For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide

How fast can I get a passport in Belvidere?

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 Belvidere, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks). You are going to have to do a little bit of a road-trip, the nearest passport issuing facility is The Chicago Passport Agency, it's not really close being that it's 58.2 miles from Belvidere, but that's where you need to make an appointment. Another option for you may be to use a passport expediting service to go to a regional facility for you.

How much does a passport cost in Belvidere?

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 Belvidere

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 Belvidere.

It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.

Walgreens #4150 - Belvidere - (0.2 mi)
Chrysler & Pearl
230 W Chrysler Dr
Belvidere IL 61008
(815) 544-4790
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - O'Briens & Dobbins Pharmacy - (0.9 mi)
Located within O\'Briens & Dobbins Pharmacy, parking in rear
216 S State St
Belvidere IL 61008
(815) 544-3433
Price: Cost varies by location
Walmart Belvidere Supercenter - (1.1 mi)
Photo Center
2101 Gateway Center Dr
Belvidere IL 61008
815-547-7077
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walmart Rockford Supercenter - (6 mi)
Photo Center
7219 Walton St
Rockford IL 61108
815-394-1695
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
UPS Store - Rockford - (6 mi)
1/2 Mile West Of I-90 - Between Machine Shed Restaurant & Denny\'s
7431 E State St
Rockford IL 61108
(815) 398-8300
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #12555 - Rockford - (6.1 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Perryville & St Charles
2404 S Perryville Rd
Rockford IL 61108
(815) 332-3256
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Costco Store #1353 - Loves Park - (7.1 mi)
Photo Center
5000 Stadium Drive
Loves Park IL 61111
(779) 513-8397
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99
Walgreens #7069 - Rockford - (7.4 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Phelps & State
5690 E State St
Rockford IL 61108
(815) 395-1828
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Loves Park - (8.2 mi)
1.5 Miles West Of The I-90 Riverside Exit, 2 Blks East Of Mulford
6260 E Riverside Blvd
Loves Park IL 61111
(815) 282-8300
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #8548 - Rockford - (8.2 mi)
Photo Center
2454 South Alpine Road
Rockford IL 61108
(815) 399-5421
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99


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