Northlake, Illinois Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Northlake, IL: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Northlake, 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 Northlake 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 Northlake, 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 Northlake, Illinois and Expedited Passport service options for Northlake.
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 Northlake Illinois
Showing the single passport office in Northlake:
 | Northlake Post Office IL |
47 W North Ave
Northlake, IL 60164
Other passport offices near Northlake Illinois
Village of Stone Park - Stone Park - 1.2 MilesMelrose Park Post Office - Melrose Park - 1.7 Miles
Village of Franklin Park IL - Franklin Park - 1.9 Miles
Elmhurst Post Office - Elmhurst - 2.3 Miles
Addison Township Clerk - Addison - 4.1 Miles
Addison Post Office IL - Addison - 4.2 Miles
Village of Norridge - Norridge - 4.3 Miles
Wood Dale Post Office - Wood Dale - 4.5 Miles
Oak Park Post Office - Oak Park - 4.8 Miles
Villa Park Post Office IL - Villa Park - 4.8 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Northlake
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 - 12.2 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 217.2 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 404 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 509.2 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 516.8 Miles
Northlake, Illinois Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Northlake 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 Northlake 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 Northlake will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Northlake, there is one less than 100 miles from Northlake.
* 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 Northlake
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 Northlake 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 Northlake 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 Northlake
Residents of the following cities that are close to Northlake can consider using the passport office services in Northlake for their passport application sealing needs.
Northlake Illinois, Berkeley Illinois, Franklin Park Illinois, Melrose Park Illinois, Elmhurst Illinois, Bellwood Illinois, Bensenville Illinois, Maywood Illinois, River Forest Illinois, Elmwood Park Illinois, Westchester Illinois, Addison Illinois, Norridge Illinois, Villa Park Illinois, Forest Park Illinois, Rosemont Illinois, Oakbrook Terrace Illinois, La Grange Park Illinois, Oak Brook Illinois, Lombard Illinois
Passport Expediting in Northlake, Illinois
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Northlake. 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 Northlake, Illinois
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Northlake simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Northlake 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 Northlake, 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 Northlake.
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 Northlake 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 Northlake, 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 Northlake residents, there is a regional passport facility only 12.2 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.
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 Northlake.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #3995 - Northlake - (0.6 mi)North Avenue & Wolf Road
6 E North Ave
Northlake IL 60164
(708) 836-0348
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Northlake Store - (0.9 mi)
Photo Center
137 W North Ave
Northlake IL 60164
708-409-0045
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #7761 - Franklin Park - (1 mi)
Photo Center
10420 Grand Avenue
Franklin Park IL 60131
(847) 455-0160
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #6462 - Franklin Park - (1.7 mi)
Southeast Corner Of 25Th & Grand
9595 Grand Ave
Franklin Park IL 60131
(847) 455-6876
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Elmhurst - (2 mi)
Photo Center
242 N York
Elmhurst IL 60126
(630) 903-6110
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #2860 - Elmhurst - (2 mi)
Photo Center
110 West North Avenue
Elmhurst IL 60126
(630) 617-2830
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #3015 - Elmhurst - (2.1 mi)
Robert Palmer Drive & Schiller
160 N Robert T Palmer Dr
Elmhurst IL 60126
(630) 782-1703
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #9600 - Melrose Park - (2.1 mi)
Northeast Corner Of 15Th St & North Ave
1445 W North Ave
Melrose Park IL 60160
(708) 345-6080
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #2827 - Hillside - (2.2 mi)
Photo Center
600 North Mannheim
Hillside IL 60162
(708) 649-3741
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #4009 - Hillside - (2.4 mi)
Butterfield & Wolf Road
4730 Butterfield Rd
Hillside IL 60162
(708) 547-6316
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99