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Oak Forest, Illinois Passport Office Information


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

Oak Forest City Clerk
15440 S Central Ave
Oak Forest IL, 60452

Oak Forest Post Office IL
15811 Central Ave
Oak Forest IL, 60452

In Oak Forest, Illinois there are (2) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Oak Forest 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 2 passport offices in Oak Forest, there are (395) 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 any of the passport acceptance agents listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than that, please see: closest regional passport offices to Oak Forest, Illinois and Expedited Passport service options for Oak Forest.

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 Oak Forest Illinois

Showing 2 passport offices in Oak Forest:

Oak Forest City Clerk

15440 S Central Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452

Oak Forest Post Office IL

15811 Central Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452


Other passport offices near Oak Forest Illinois

Midlothian Post Office IL - Midlothian - 2 Miles
Tinley Park Post Office - Tinley Park - 2.3 Miles
Robbins Post Office - Robbins - 3.2 Miles
Posen Post Office - Posen - 3.3 Miles
Hazel Crest Post Office IL - Hazel Crest - 3.4 Miles
Palos Heights Post Office - Palos Heights - 4.2 Miles
Blue Island Post Office IL - Blue Island - 4.4 Miles
Orland Park Retail Postal Store - Orland Park - 4.5 Miles
Orland Park Post Office IL - Orland Park - 4.5 Miles
Village of Orland Park - Orland Park - 4.7 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Oak Forest

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 - 17.3 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 214.3 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 401.9 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 496.5 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 497 Miles



Oak Forest, Illinois Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Oak Forest

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 Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest

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

Oak Forest Illinois, Midlothian Illinois, Tinley Park Illinois, Crestwood Illinois, Hazel Crest Illinois, Posen Illinois, Alsip Illinois, Blue Island Illinois, Orland Park Illinois, Harvey Illinois, Homewood Illinois, Phoenix Illinois, Calumet Park Illinois, Riverdale Illinois, Oak Lawn Illinois, Olympia Fields Illinois, South Holland Illinois, Thornton Illinois, Evergreen Park Illinois, Burbank Illinois

Passport Expediting in Oak Forest, Illinois

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

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

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 are 2 passport offices in Oak Forest.
The basic process: fill out the DS-11 New Passport Application, take it with your proof of identity, passport photos, and passport fees to any of the passport offices in Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest?

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 Oak Forest, 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 Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest?

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 Oak Forest

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 Oak Forest.

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

Walgreens #5104 - Oak Forest - (0.2 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Central & 159Th
5525 159Th St
Oak Forest IL 60452
(708) 535-6018
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #8949 - Oak Forest - (0.8 mi)
Photo Center
15840 Cicero Avenue
Oak Forest IL 60452
(708) 535-0138
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #11109 - Midlothian - (1.3 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Cicero & 147Th
4800 148Th St
Midlothian IL 60445
(708) 687-1604
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #4743 - Tinley Park - (1.7 mi)
Northeast Corner Oak Park & 167Th
16675 Oak Park Ave
Tinley Park IL 60477
(708) 429-0880
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Tinley Park - (1.7 mi)
Tinley Park Plaza Located At Se Corner Of 159th & Harlem Ave
15941 South Harlem Ave
Tinley Park IL 60477
(708) 429-7060
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #3603 - Tinley Park - (2.1 mi)
Photo Center
16701 South Harlem Avenue
Tinley Park IL 60477
(708) 444-4256
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #4978 - Midlothian - (2.1 mi)
Photo Center
14701 South Pulaski Road, Corner Of 147th And Pulaski
Midlothian IL 60445
(708) 239-2150
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart Country Club Hills Supercenter - (2.2 mi)
Photo Center
4005 167th St
Country Club Hills IL 60478
708-647-7812
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #4148 - Orland Park - (2.6 mi)
159Th & 80Th Avenue
7960 W 159Th St
Orland Park IL 60462
(708) 532-7781
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #4947 - Crestwood - (2.6 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Cicero & 135Th
13501 Cicero Ave
Crestwood IL 60418
(708) 396-1280
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99


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