Berwyn, Illinois Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Berwyn, IL: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Berwyn, 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 Berwyn 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 Berwyn, 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 Berwyn, Illinois and Expedited Passport service options for Berwyn.
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 Berwyn Illinois
Showing the single passport office in Berwyn:
Berwyn Post Office |
6625 Cermak Rd
Berwyn, IL 60402
Other passport offices near Berwyn Illinois
North Riverside Post Office IL - North Riverside - 1.2 MilesLyons Post Office IL - Lyons - 1.4 Miles
Cicero Post Office - Cicero - 1.8 Miles
Town of Cicero - Cicero - 2 Miles
Brookfield Post Office IL - Brookfield - 2.5 Miles
Village of Summit - Summit - 2.9 Miles
Summit Argo Post Office IL - Summit - 3.4 Miles
Oak Park Post Office - Oak Park - 3.5 Miles
La Grange Post Office IL - La Grange - 3.8 Miles
Elsdon Station - Chicago - 4.1 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Berwyn
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 - 7.6 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 213.1 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 400.3 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 507.2 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 510.3 Miles
Berwyn, Illinois Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Berwyn 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 Berwyn 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 Berwyn will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Berwyn, there is one less than 100 miles from Berwyn.
* 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 Berwyn
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 Berwyn 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 Berwyn 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 Berwyn
Residents of the following cities that are close to Berwyn can consider using the passport office services in Berwyn for their passport application sealing needs.
Berwyn Illinois, Riverside Illinois, Cicero Illinois, Brookfield Illinois, Forest Park Illinois, Oak Park Illinois, La Grange Park Illinois, Maywood Illinois, River Forest Illinois, Westchester Illinois, Hodgkins Illinois, Bridgeview Illinois, Countryside Illinois, Melrose Park Illinois, Western Springs Illinois, Bellwood Illinois, Elmwood Park Illinois, Burbank Illinois, Berkeley Illinois, Oak Brook Illinois
Passport Expediting in Berwyn, Illinois
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Berwyn. 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 Berwyn, Illinois
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Berwyn simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Berwyn 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 Berwyn, 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 Berwyn.
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 Berwyn 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 Berwyn, 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 Berwyn residents, there is a regional passport facility only 7.6 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 Berwyn
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 Berwyn.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #5076 - Berwyn - (0.4 mi)Southwest Corner Of Oak Park & Ogden
6800 Ogden Ave
Berwyn IL 60402
(708) 749-9061
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #2785 - Cicero - (0.8 mi)
35Th & 59Th Avenue
5840 W 35Th St
Cicero IL 60804
(708) 780-7513
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - North Riverside - (1.1 mi)
Corner Of 25th & Harlem Across Pkg Lot From Famous Dave's Ribs
7301 W 25th St
North Riverside IL 60546
(708) 442-9039
Price: Cost varies by locationCostco Store #1153 - North Riverside Il - (1.1 mi)
Photo Center
2500 South Harlem Ave
North Riverside IL 60546
(708) 853-1017
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99Walgreens #11154 - Berwyn - (1.2 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Harlem & Cermak
7113 Cermak Rd
Berwyn IL 60402
(708) 795-9030
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #1965 - North Riverside - (1.4 mi)
Photo Center
7200 West Cermak Road
North Riverside IL 60546
(708) 442-8247
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #5103 - Cicero - (1.4 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Austin & Cermak
5932 W Cermak Rd
Cicero IL 60804
(708) 652-4856
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #8742 - Cicero - (1.7 mi)
Photo Center
5524 West Cermak Road
Cicero IL 60804
(708) 656-0306
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Cicero Supercenter - (1.8 mi)
Photo Center
3320 South Cicero Avenue
Cicero IL 60804
708-735-8468
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #2844 - Oak Park - (2 mi)
Photo Center
6748 Roosevelt Road
Oak Park IL 60304
(708) 358-7791
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99