Des Plaines, Illinois Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Des Plaines, IL: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines, Illinois and Expedited Passport service options for Des Plaines.
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 Des Plaines Illinois
Showing the single passport office in Des Plaines:
 | Des Plaines Post Office |
1000 E Oakton St
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Other passport offices near Des Plaines Illinois
Park Ridge Post Office - Park Ridge - 2.6 MilesMaine Township - Park Ridge - 3.2 Miles
Village of Mount Prospect Village Hall - Mt Prospect - 4.1 Miles
Norwood Park Station - Chicago - 4.1 Miles
Mt. Prospect Post Office IL - Mt Prospect - 4.3 Miles
Village of Franklin Park IL - Franklin Park - 4.3 Miles
Niles IL Post Office - Niles - 4.4 Miles
Elk Grove Township - Arlington Heights - 4.5 Miles
Wood Dale Post Office - Wood Dale - 4.5 Miles
Harwood Heights Post Office - Harwood Heights - 4.6 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Des Plaines
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 - 14 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 216.4 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 402.9 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 513.7 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 521.6 Miles
Des Plaines, Illinois Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Des Plaines, there is one less than 100 miles from Des Plaines.
* 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 Des Plaines
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 Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines
Residents of the following cities that are close to Des Plaines can consider using the passport office services in Des Plaines for their passport application sealing needs.
Rosemont Illinois, Des Plaines Illinois, Park Ridge Illinois, Elk Grove Village Illinois, Bensenville Illinois, Norridge Illinois, Mount Prospect Illinois, Niles Illinois, Franklin Park Illinois, Northlake Illinois, Morton Grove Illinois, Prospect Heights Illinois, Addison Illinois, Glenview Illinois, Elmwood Park Illinois, Arlington Heights Illinois, Melrose Park Illinois, Elmhurst Illinois, Berkeley Illinois, Rolling Meadows Illinois
Passport Expediting in Des Plaines, Illinois
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Des Plaines. 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 Des Plaines, Illinois
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Des Plaines simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines.
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 Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines residents, there is a regional passport facility only 14 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 Des Plaines.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #2212 - Des Plaines - (1.5 mi)River & Oakton
1858 E Oakton St
Des Plaines IL 60018
(847) 299-6611
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Chicago Hilton O'Hare Airport - (1.6 mi)
The Hilton O\'Hare, O\'Hare Int\'L Airport
O'Hare Hilton O'Hare Int'L Airport
Chicago IL 60666
(773) 601-1743
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Des Plaines - (1.7 mi)
In The Mall With [Lee Auto Parts] At Lee St & Algonquin Rd.
1153 S Lee St
Des Plaines IL 60016
(847) 296-6800
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #6866 - Des Plaines - (2.3 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Graceland & Northwest Highway
1378 Miner St
Des Plaines IL 60016
(847) 296-3958
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Park Ridge - (2.6 mi)
Busse Highway Across From Jewel And Post Office
310 Busse Highway
Park Ridge IL 60068
(847) 825-3700
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #4396 - Park Ridge - (2.7 mi)
Photo Center
2648 Dempster Street
Park Ridge IL 60068
(847) 298-2802
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #4540 - Park Ridge - (2.7 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Cumberland & Touhy
901 W Touhy Ave
Park Ridge IL 60068
(847) 384-0125
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #15907 - Park Ridge - (2.8 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Talcott & Devon
800 Devon Ave
Park Ridge IL 60068
(847) 825-7194
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #5711 - Des Plaines - (2.9 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Mt Prospect & Golf Rd
17 W Golf Rd
Des Plaines IL 60016
(847) 296-5145
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #4826 - Schiller Park - (3.1 mi)
Northwest Corner Of 25Th St. & Irving Park
9800 Irving Park Rd
Schiller Park IL 60176
(847) 233-0576
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99