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Elsah, Illinois Passport Office Information


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

Elsah Post Office
48 Mill St
Elsah IL, 62028

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

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 Elsah Illinois

Showing the single passport office in Elsah:

Elsah Post Office

48 Mill St
Elsah, IL 62028

 

Other passport offices near Elsah Illinois

Godfrey Post Office IL - Godfrey - 6.8 Miles
Alton IL Post Office - Alton - 8.2 Miles
Jersey County Clerk - Jerseyville - 8.7 Miles
Jerseyville Post Office IL - Jerseyville - 8.7 Miles
Florissant Post Office - Florissant - 10.4 Miles
East Alton Post Office - East Alton - 11.6 Miles
Hazelwood Post Office - Hazelwood - 12.2 Miles
Wood River Post Office - Wood River - 12.9 Miles
St. Charles Main Post Office - St Charles - 13.7 Miles
North County Branch - St Louis - 13.8 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Elsah

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 - 213.4 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 301 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 387.5 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 424.4 Miles
Dallas Passport Agency - 486.7 Miles



Elsah, Illinois Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Elsah 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 Elsah 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 Elsah will need to visit a passport office.
* Elsah isn't near a passport agency, you could try a passport service or arrange to travel to one of the regional offices.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Elsah

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 Elsah 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 Elsah 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 Elsah

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

Grafton Illinois, Godfrey Illinois, Alton Illinois, Brighton Illinois, Florissant Missouri, Brussels Illinois, Hazelwood Missouri, Wood River Illinois, Bridgeton Missouri, Berkeley Missouri, Hartford Illinois, Ferguson Missouri, Kinloch Missouri, Bethalto Illinois, Edmundson Missouri, Saint Ann Missouri, Normandy Missouri, Norwood Court Missouri, Jennings Missouri, Bellerive Missouri

Passport Expediting in Elsah, Illinois

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Elsah. 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 Elsah, Illinois

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Elsah simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Elsah 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 Elsah?

Getting a passport is pretty much the process same wherever you are, the downside to being in Elsah and needing a passport is that there is no regional passport office nearby. If you need a passport quickly, you will have limited options. With most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there is only one passport office in Elsah.
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 Elsah 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 Elsah?

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 Elsah, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks). There are no regional passport issuing offices within 200 miles. You might want to consider using a private passport courier that can expedite your passport application.

How much does a passport cost in Elsah?

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 Elsah

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 Elsah.

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

Walmart Godfrey Supercenter - (6.3 mi)
Photo Center
6660 Godfrey Rd
Godfrey IL 62035
618-433-3023
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #6831 - Alton - (7.2 mi)
Photo Center
2701 Godfrey Road
Alton IL 62002
(618) 466-1211
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #3714 - Alton - (7.2 mi)
Southwest Corner Of State & Delmar
2610 State St
Alton IL 62002
(618) 466-8179
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Jerseyville Supercenter - (7.7 mi)
Photo Center
1316 S State St
Jerseyville IL 62052
618-498-7141
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #9824 - Jerseyville - (8.3 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Us 67 & Sr 109
705 S State St
Jerseyville IL 62052
(618) 498-4989
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #10759 - Jerseyville - (8.6 mi)
Photo Center
303 South State St
Jerseyville IL 62052
(618) 498-1144
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #4866 - Florissant - (9 mi)
Southeast Corner Of New Halls Ferry & Vail
15390 New Halls Ferry Rd
Florissant MO 63031
(314) 831-9916
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #2901 - Florissant - (9.4 mi)
Shackelford & Humes
1705 Shackelford Rd
Florissant MO 63031
(314) 831-5559
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #6832 - Alton - (9.4 mi)
Photo Center
2422 College Avenue
Alton IL 62002
(618) 465-3434
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #3627 - Alton - (9.5 mi)
Washington & College
1650 Washington Ave
Alton IL 62002
(618) 462-5386
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99


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