Mt Vernon, Illinois Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Mt Vernon, IL: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Mt Vernon, 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 Mt Vernon 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 Mt Vernon, 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 Mt Vernon, Illinois and Expedited Passport service options for Mt Vernon.
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 Mt Vernon Illinois
Showing the single passport office in Mt Vernon:
 | Mt Vernon, IL Post Office |
726 Park Ave
Mt Vernon, IL 62864
Other passport offices near Mt Vernon Illinois
Centralia Post Office - Centralia - 16.5 MilesSalem Post Office - Salem - 18.7 Miles
Benton Post Office - Benton - 19 Miles
Hamilton County Circuit Clerk - McLeansboro - 22 Miles
Circuit Court Clerk (Washington Co) Nashville, IL - Nashville - 22.5 Miles
Du Quoin Post Office - Du Quoin - 24 Miles
West Frankfort Post Office - West Frankfort - 25 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Mt Vernon
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 - 221.7 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 306.6 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 350.2 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 360.1 Miles
New Orleans Passport Agency - 505.1 Miles
Mt Vernon, Illinois Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Mt Vernon 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 Mt Vernon 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 Mt Vernon will need to visit a passport office.
* Mt Vernon 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.
- 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 Mt Vernon
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 Mt Vernon 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 Mt Vernon 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 Mt Vernon
Residents of the following cities that are close to Mt Vernon can consider using the passport office services in Mt Vernon for their passport application sealing needs.
Ewing Illinois, Centralia Illinois, Christopher Illinois, Xenia Illinois, West Frankfort Illinois, Flora Illinois, Hurst Illinois, Herrin Illinois, Pittsburg Illinois, Breese Illinois, Raleigh Illinois, Carterville Illinois, Eldorado Illinois, Omaha Illinois, Sparta Illinois, Trenton Illinois, Mason Illinois, Mascoutah Illinois, Parkersburg Illinois, Highland Illinois
Passport Expediting in Mt Vernon, Illinois
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Mt Vernon. 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 Mt Vernon, Illinois
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Mt Vernon simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Mt Vernon 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, the downside to being in Mt Vernon 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 Mt Vernon.
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 Mt Vernon 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 Mt Vernon, 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.
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 Mt Vernon.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #2876 - Mount Vernon - (1 mi)30Th & Broadway
3001 Broadway St
Mount Vernon IL 62864
(618) 242-1442
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Mount Vernon Supercenter - (2.5 mi)
Photo Center
110 Davidson Rd
Mount Vernon IL 62864
618-244-1232
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #7236 - Centralia - (16.6 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Elm & Mccord
225 N Elm St
Centralia IL 62801
(618) 533-5395
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #6921 - Centralia - (16.7 mi)
Photo Center
225 North Poplar Street
Centralia IL 62801
(618) 532-4158
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Centralia Supercenter - (17.7 mi)
Photo Center
1212 W Mccord St
Centralia IL 62801
618-352-6210
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walmart Benton Supercenter - (18.9 mi)
Photo Center
919 Giacone Dr
Benton IL 62812
618-439-9340
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #6389 - Salem - (18.9 mi)
Photo Center
1022 West Main Street
Salem IL 62881
(618) 548-5300
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Salem Supercenter - (19 mi)
Photo Center
1870 W Main St
Salem IL 62881
618-548-6698
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #6372 - Benton - (19.1 mi)
Photo Center
705 West Main Street
Benton IL 62812
(618) 439-6356
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Du Quoin Supercenter - (24.6 mi)
Photo Center
215 E Grantway St
Du Quoin IL 62832
618-542-4625
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44