Island Lake, Illinois Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Island Lake, IL: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Island Lake, 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 Island Lake 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 Island Lake, 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 Island Lake, Illinois and Expedited Passport service options for Island Lake.
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 Island Lake Illinois
Showing the single passport office in Island Lake:
 | Island Lake Post Office |
129 E State Rd
Island Lake, IL 60042
Other passport offices near Island Lake Illinois
McHenry USPO - McHenry - 5.4 MilesCrystal Lake Post Office IL - Crystal Lake - 5.9 Miles
Cuba Township - Barrington - 6.2 Miles
Ela Public Library - Lake Zurich - 7 Miles
Lake Zurich Main Post Office - Lake Zurich - 7.2 Miles
Algonquin Post Office - Algonquin - 8 Miles
Round Lake Post Office IL - Round Lake - 8.3 Miles
Grayslake Post Office - Grayslake - 8.6 Miles
Lake Villa Township Supervisor - Lake Villa - 9 Miles
Barrington Main Post Office - Barrington - 9.4 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Island Lake
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 - 34.8 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 228.3 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 413.4 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 521.7 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 541.7 Miles
Island Lake, Illinois Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Island Lake 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 Island Lake 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 Island Lake will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Island Lake, there is one less than 100 miles from Island Lake.
* 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 Island Lake
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 Island Lake 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 Island Lake 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 Island Lake
Residents of the following cities that are close to Island Lake can consider using the passport office services in Island Lake for their passport application sealing needs.
Cary Illinois, McHenry Illinois, Crystal Lake Illinois, Fox Lake Illinois, Lakewood Illinois, Barrington Illinois, Algonquin Illinois, Mundelein Illinois, Carpentersville Illinois, Libertyville Illinois, Huntley Illinois, Palatine Illinois, Antioch Illinois, Richmond Illinois, Buffalo Grove Illinois, Lincolnshire Illinois, Gurnee Illinois, Rolling Meadows Illinois, Wheeling Illinois, Arlington Heights Illinois
Passport Expediting in Island Lake, Illinois
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Island Lake. 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 Island Lake, Illinois
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Island Lake simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Island Lake contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:
Getting a passport is pretty much the process same wherever you are, with most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there is only one passport office in Island Lake.
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 Island Lake 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 Island Lake, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks).
While not down the street, the closest option for a passport-issuing facility is the Chicago Passport Agency, it's not too far from Island Lake and if you can provide proof of travel within the next seventy-two hours, you can make an appointment there and get a passport.
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 Island Lake.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #10971 - Island Lake - (0.5 mi)Northeast Corner Of Hwy 176 & Newport
442 W State Rd
Island Lake IL 60042
(847) 487-2532
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #4277 - Wauconda - (2.2 mi)
Route 176 & Route 12 Or Route 12 & Liberty Street
602 W Liberty St
Wauconda IL 60084
(847) 487-9383
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #11367 - Lakemoor - (2.8 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Darrell & Hwy 120
28895 W Il Route 120
Lakemoor IL 60051
(815) 578-9346
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - McHenry - (4.3 mi)
Corner Of Rte S 31 & Bull Valley Rd Next To Bp
518 S Route 31
McHenry IL 60050
(815) 578-9340
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #11944 - Crystal Lake - (4.4 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Hwy 31 & Hwy 176
315 N Il Route 31
Crystal Lake IL 60012
(815) 404-2643
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #5619 - Cary - (4.6 mi)
Photo Center
25 Northwest Highway
Cary IL 60013
(847) 516-7020
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #4040 - Cary - (4.6 mi)
Route 14 (Northwest Highway) & Cary Or Route 14 & Algonquin
500 Northwest Hwy
Cary IL 60013
(847) 516-3806
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Fox River Grove - (5.1 mi)
Strip Center North Of McDonalds
728 Northwest Hwy
Fox River Grove IL 60021
(847) 516-3137
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #7860 - Fox River Grove - (5.2 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Route 14 & Route 22
900 Northwest Hwy
Fox River Grove IL 60021
(847) 639-0376
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #10470 - Mchenry - (5.3 mi)
Photo Center
3900 W Elm Street
Mchenry IL 60050
(815) 344-2188
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99