Blue Island, Illinois Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Blue Island, IL: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Blue Island, 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 Blue Island 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 Blue Island, 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 Blue Island, Illinois and Expedited Passport service options for Blue Island.
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 Blue Island Illinois
Showing the single passport office in Blue Island:
 | Blue Island Post Office IL |
2441 Vermont St
Blue Island, IL 60406
Other passport offices near Blue Island Illinois
Robbins Post Office - Robbins - 1.5 MilesMorgan Park Station - Chicago - 1.8 Miles
Worth Township Clerk - Alsip - 1.9 Miles
Mt. Greenwood Station - Chicago - 1.9 Miles
Posen Post Office - Posen - 2.3 Miles
Midlothian Post Office IL - Midlothian - 2.8 Miles
Riverdale Village Clerk's - Riverdale - 3.2 Miles
Village of Evergreen Park IL - Evergreen Park - 3.6 Miles
Evergreen Park Station IL - Evergreen Park - 3.6 Miles
Harvey Post Office IL - Harvey - 3.7 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Blue Island
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 - 13.1 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 210.5 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 398 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 499.3 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 501.1 Miles
Blue Island, Illinois Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Blue Island 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 Blue Island 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 Blue Island will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Blue Island, there is one less than 100 miles from Blue Island.
* 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 Blue Island
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 Blue Island 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 Blue Island 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 Blue Island
Residents of the following cities that are close to Blue Island can consider using the passport office services in Blue Island for their passport application sealing needs.
Blue Island Illinois, Calumet Park Illinois, Posen Illinois, Alsip Illinois, Midlothian Illinois, Riverdale Illinois, Crestwood Illinois, Evergreen Park Illinois, Harvey Illinois, Phoenix Illinois, Oak Lawn Illinois, Oak Forest Illinois, South Holland Illinois, Hazel Crest Illinois, Burbank Illinois, Homewood Illinois, Thornton Illinois, Tinley Park Illinois, Bridgeview Illinois, Calumet City Illinois
Passport Expediting in Blue Island, Illinois
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Blue Island. 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 Blue Island, Illinois
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Blue Island simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Blue Island 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 Blue Island, 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 Blue Island.
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 Blue Island 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 Blue Island, 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 Blue Island residents, there is a regional passport facility only 13.1 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.
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 Blue Island.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #6762 - Chicago - (0.9 mi)Northeast Corner Of Western & 119Th
11833 S Western Ave
Chicago IL 60643
(773) 233-2245
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #10485 - Calumet Park - (1.1 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Ashland & Vermont
12854 S Ashland Ave
Calumet Park IL 60827
(708) 239-1136
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #5055 - Alsip - (1.6 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Pulaski & 123Rd
12290 S Pulaski Rd
Alsip IL 60803
(708) 385-2006
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #8519 - Chicago - (1.7 mi)
Photo Center
11055 South Western Avenue
Chicago IL 60643
(773) 445-1798
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #7360 - Chicago - (1.8 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Kedzie & 111Th
3220 W 111Th St
Chicago IL 60655
(773) 239-2808
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #9357 - Chicago - (2.3 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Halsted & 115Th St
833 W 115Th St
Chicago IL 60643
(773) 568-4034
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #4947 - Crestwood - (2.5 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Cicero & 135Th
13501 Cicero Ave
Crestwood IL 60418
(708) 396-1280
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #7250 - Chicago - (2.5 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Western & 103Rd
2345 W 103Rd St
Chicago IL 60643
(773) 429-0767
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #8508 - Chicago - (2.7 mi)
Photo Center
3156 West 103rd Street
Chicago IL 60655
(773) 238-4941
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #2845 - Chicago - (2.7 mi)
Photo Center
1930 West 103rd Street
Chicago IL 60643
(773) 239-8041
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99