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Lockport, Illinois Passport Office Information


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

Lockport Post Office
1059 E 9th St
Lockport IL, 60441

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

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 Lockport Illinois

Showing the single passport office in Lockport:

Lockport Post Office

1059 E 9th St
Lockport, IL 60441

 

Other passport offices near Lockport Illinois

Romeoville Post Office IL - Romeoville - 3.3 Miles
Joliet Downtown Postal Station - Joliet - 3.9 Miles
Plainfield Township - Plainfield - 5.1 Miles
Joliet Post Office - Joliet - 5.5 Miles
New Lenox Post Office IL - New Lenox - 5.8 Miles
Lemont Post Office IL - Lemont - 5.8 Miles
Bolingbrook Post Office IL - Bolingbrook - 6.5 Miles
Plainfield Post Office - Plainfield - 7.2 Miles
Mokena Post Office - Mokena - 8.4 Miles
Book Road Postal Store IL - Naperville - 9.2 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Lockport

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 - 25.8 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 227.8 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 415.3 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 488.6 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 500.9 Miles



Lockport, Illinois Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Lockport 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 Lockport 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 Lockport will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Lockport, there is one less than 100 miles from Lockport.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Lockport

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 Lockport 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 Lockport 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 Lockport

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

Lockport Illinois, Romeoville Illinois, Lemont Illinois, New Lenox Illinois, Bolingbrook Illinois, Plainfield Illinois, Orland Park Illinois, Darien Illinois, Manhattan Illinois, Frankfort Illinois, Burr Ridge Illinois, Tinley Park Illinois, Naperville Illinois, Lisle Illinois, Westmont Illinois, Hodgkins Illinois, Oak Forest Illinois, Countryside Illinois, Oswego Illinois, Crestwood Illinois

Passport Expediting in Lockport, Illinois

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

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

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 Lockport.
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 Lockport 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 Lockport?

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 Lockport, 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 Lockport and if you can provide proof of travel within the next seventy-two hours, you can make an appointment there and get a passport.

How much does a passport cost in Lockport?

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 Lockport

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 Lockport.

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

Walgreens #6703 - Lockport - (1.5 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Farrell & 159Th
16750 W 159Th St
Lockport IL 60441
(815) 834-1351
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #7142 - Lockport - (1.5 mi)
Photo Center
16760 West Division Street
Lockport IL 60441
(815) 834-4290
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Lockport - (1.6 mi)
Farrell & 159th St-Jewel Shopping Center
16525 W 159th St
Lockport IL 60441
(815) 836-0997
Price: Cost varies by location
Walmart Lockport Supercenter - (1.6 mi)
Photo Center
16241 S Farrell Rd
Lockport IL 60441
815-836-3542
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #7829 - Romeoville - (3 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Weber Rd & Grand Haven
680 S Weber Rd
Romeoville IL 60446
(815) 436-1628
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #11195 - Romeoville - (3.2 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Rt 53 Independence Blvd & Romeo Road Rt135
347 N Independence Blvd
Romeoville IL 60446
(815) 293-1152
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Romeoville Supercenter - (3.3 mi)
Photo Center
420 Weber Road
Romeoville IL 60446
815-439-4539
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #2936 - Joliet - (3.6 mi)
Photo Center
809 Plainfield Road
Joliet IL 60435
(815) 727-8702
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #5386 - Joliet - (3.8 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Collins & Cass
358 E Cass St
Joliet IL 60432
(815) 727-0033
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #7362 - Crest Hill - (4 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Rt 30 & Caton Farm
2379 Plainfield Rd
Crest Hill IL 60403
(815) 730-8663
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99


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