Elmhurst, Illinois Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Elmhurst, IL: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst, Illinois and Expedited Passport service options for Elmhurst.
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 Elmhurst Illinois
Showing the single passport office in Elmhurst:
 | Elmhurst Post Office |
154 W Park Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Other passport offices near Elmhurst Illinois
Northlake Post Office IL - Northlake - 1.7 MilesVillage of Stone Park - Stone Park - 2.5 Miles
Villa Park Post Office IL - Villa Park - 2.5 Miles
Addison Post Office IL - Addison - 3 Miles
Oak Brook IL Post Office - Oak Brook - 3.2 Miles
York Township - Lombard - 3.3 Miles
Addison Township Clerk - Addison - 3.3 Miles
Melrose Park Post Office - Melrose Park - 3.4 Miles
Village of Franklin Park IL - Franklin Park - 4.3 Miles
Wood Dale Post Office - Wood Dale - 4.5 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Elmhurst
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 - 13.8 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 219.2 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 406.1 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 507 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 516.1 Miles
Elmhurst, Illinois Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Elmhurst, there is one less than 100 miles from Elmhurst.
* 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 Elmhurst
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 Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst
Residents of the following cities that are close to Elmhurst can consider using the passport office services in Elmhurst for their passport application sealing needs.
Elmhurst Illinois, Berkeley Illinois, Villa Park Illinois, Northlake Illinois, Bellwood Illinois, Oakbrook Terrace Illinois, Lombard Illinois, Addison Illinois, Westchester Illinois, Oak Brook Illinois, Bensenville Illinois, Melrose Park Illinois, Franklin Park Illinois, Maywood Illinois, La Grange Park Illinois, Western Springs Illinois, River Forest Illinois, Forest Park Illinois, Brookfield Illinois, Glen Ellyn Illinois
Passport Expediting in Elmhurst, Illinois
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Elmhurst. 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 Elmhurst, Illinois
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Elmhurst simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst.
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 Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst residents, there is a regional passport facility only 13.8 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 Elmhurst.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #3015 - Elmhurst - (0.5 mi)Robert Palmer Drive & Schiller
160 N Robert T Palmer Dr
Elmhurst IL 60126
(630) 782-1703
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #2860 - Elmhurst - (0.7 mi)
Photo Center
110 West North Avenue
Elmhurst IL 60126
(630) 617-2830
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Elmhurst - (0.7 mi)
Photo Center
242 N York
Elmhurst IL 60126
(630) 903-6110
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Elmhurst - (1.4 mi)
In Jewel Plaza On The Northwest Corner Of York & Butterfield Roads
205 E Butterfield Rd
Elmhurst IL 60126
(630) 941-8122
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Northlake Store - (1.5 mi)
Photo Center
137 W North Ave
Northlake IL 60164
708-409-0045
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walmart Villa Park Supercenter - (1.7 mi)
Photo Center
900 South Route 83
Villa Park IL 60181
630-530-5434
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #4252 - Villa Park - (1.7 mi)
St. Charles Road & Ardmore
10 E Saint Charles Rd
Villa Park IL 60181
(630) 832-6030
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #3995 - Northlake - (1.9 mi)
North Avenue & Wolf Road
6 E North Ave
Northlake IL 60164
(708) 836-0348
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #4009 - Hillside - (1.9 mi)
Butterfield & Wolf Road
4730 Butterfield Rd
Hillside IL 60162
(708) 547-6316
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #3994 - Villa Park - (2.4 mi)
Roosevelt Road & Summit Avenue
200 E Roosevelt Rd
Villa Park IL 60181
(630) 993-0869
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99