Evanston, Illinois Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Evanston, IL: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Evanston, 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 Evanston 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 Evanston, 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 Evanston, Illinois and Expedited Passport service options for Evanston.
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 Evanston Illinois
Showing the single passport office in Evanston:
Evanston Post Office |
1101 Davis St
Evanston, IL 60201
Other passport offices near Evanston Illinois
Wilmette Post Office - Wilmette - 1.3 MilesSkokie Post Office - Skokie - 2.8 Miles
Niles Township - Skokie - 3.1 Miles
Village of Skokie - Skokie - 3.2 Miles
New Trier Township - Winnetka - 3.3 Miles
Northtown Station - Chicago - 3.6 Miles
Rogers Park Station - Chicago - 3.7 Miles
Morton Grove Post Office - Morton Grove - 4.6 Miles
Edgebrook Station - Chicago - 4.7 Miles
Niles IL Post Office - Niles - 5 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Evanston
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 - 11.1 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 207.2 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 393.7 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 520.9 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 521.4 Miles
Evanston, Illinois Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Evanston 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 Evanston 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 Evanston will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Evanston, there is one less than 100 miles from Evanston.
* 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 Evanston
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 Evanston 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 Evanston 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 Evanston
Residents of the following cities that are close to Evanston can consider using the passport office services in Evanston for their passport application sealing needs.
Evanston Illinois, Wilmette Illinois, Kenilworth Illinois, Skokie Illinois, Lincolnwood Illinois, Winnetka Illinois, Morton Grove Illinois, Glenview Illinois, Northfield Illinois, Niles Illinois, Glencoe Illinois, Park Ridge Illinois, Northbrook Illinois, Norridge Illinois, Des Plaines Illinois, Highland Park Illinois, Rosemont Illinois, Deerfield Illinois, Elmwood Park Illinois, Highwood Illinois
Passport Expediting in Evanston, Illinois
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Evanston. 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 Evanston, Illinois
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Evanston simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Evanston 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 Evanston, 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 Evanston.
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 Evanston 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 Evanston, 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 Evanston residents, there is a regional passport facility only 11.1 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.
List of places to get passport photos in Evanston
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 Evanston.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #2619 - Evanston - (0.2 mi)Green Bay & Simpson
2100 Green Bay Rd
Evanston IL 60201
(847) 475-0996
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #3901 - Evanston - (0.8 mi)
Photo Center
1711 Sherman Avenue
Evanston IL 60201
(847) 328-3105
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Evanston - (0.9 mi)
Central Street Between Green Bay Road And Crawford Avenue
2906 Central St
Evanston IL 60201
(847) 475-5200
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Evanston - (1 mi)
Downtown Evanston Just North Of Grove Street
1555 Sherman Ave
Evanston IL 60201
(847) 869-3000
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #5978 - Skokie - (1.2 mi)
Photo Center
3434 Dempster Street
Skokie IL 60076
(847) 674-1242
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Wilmette - (1.2 mi)
Downtown Wilmette Across From Village Hall
1189 Wilmette Ave
Wilmette IL 60091
(847) 256-1187
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #4218 - Evanston - (1.3 mi)
Dodge & Main
900 Dodge Ave
Evanston IL 60202
(847) 475-7287
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #15562 - Skokie - (1.4 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Crawford & Old Orchard
4009 Old Orchard Rd
Skokie IL 60076
(847) 256-1000
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #1033 - Wilmette - (1.4 mi)
Lake & Green Bay
811 Green Bay Rd
Wilmette IL 60091
(847) 256-0881
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #8760 - Evanston - (1.4 mi)
Photo Center
3333 Central Street
Evanston IL 60201
(847) 869-3800
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99