Park Ridge, Illinois Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Park Ridge, IL: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Park Ridge, 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 Park Ridge 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 Park Ridge, 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 Park Ridge, Illinois and Expedited Passport service options for Park Ridge.
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 Park Ridge Illinois
Showing 2 passport offices in Park Ridge:
 | Maine Township |
1700 Ballard Rd
Park Ridge, IL 60068
| Park Ridge Post Office |
333 Busse Hwy
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Other passport offices near Park Ridge Illinois
Norwood Park Station - Chicago - 2 MilesNiles IL Post Office - Niles - 2 Miles
Des Plaines Post Office - Des Plaines - 2.6 Miles
Morton Grove Post Office - Morton Grove - 2.8 Miles
Harwood Heights Post Office - Harwood Heights - 3.1 Miles
Edgebrook Station - Chicago - 3.6 Miles
Village of Norridge - Norridge - 3.8 Miles
Niles Township - Skokie - 4 Miles
Village of Skokie - Skokie - 4 Miles
Glenview Post Office IL - Glenview - 4.2 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Park Ridge
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 - 12.5 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 214 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 400.5 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 515.3 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 521.3 Miles
Park Ridge, Illinois Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Park Ridge 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 Park Ridge 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 Park Ridge will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Park Ridge, there is one less than 100 miles from Park Ridge.
* 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 Park Ridge
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 Park Ridge 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 Park Ridge 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 Park Ridge
Residents of the following cities that are close to Park Ridge can consider using the passport office services in Park Ridge for their passport application sealing needs.
Park Ridge Illinois, Niles Illinois, Rosemont Illinois, Des Plaines Illinois, Norridge Illinois, Morton Grove Illinois, Glenview Illinois, Franklin Park Illinois, Skokie Illinois, Lincolnwood Illinois, Mount Prospect Illinois, Bensenville Illinois, Elmwood Park Illinois, Elk Grove Village Illinois, Northfield Illinois, Northlake Illinois, Wilmette Illinois, Prospect Heights Illinois, Melrose Park Illinois, Northbrook Illinois
Passport Expediting in Park Ridge, Illinois
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Park Ridge. 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).
Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Park Ridge, Illinois
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Park Ridge simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Park Ridge 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 Park Ridge, 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 are 2 passport offices in Park Ridge.
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 Park Ridge 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 Park Ridge, 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 Park Ridge residents, there is a regional passport facility only 12.5 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.
List of places to get passport photos in Park Ridge
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 Park Ridge.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
UPS Store - Park Ridge - (0.2 mi)Busse Highway Across From Jewel And Post Office
310 Busse Highway
Park Ridge IL 60068
(847) 825-3700
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #4540 - Park Ridge - (0.3 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Cumberland & Touhy
901 W Touhy Ave
Park Ridge IL 60068
(847) 384-0125
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #15907 - Park Ridge - (1 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Talcott & Devon
800 Devon Ave
Park Ridge IL 60068
(847) 825-7194
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #5542 - Niles - (1.6 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Milwaukee Ave. & Oakton
8001 N Milwaukee Ave
Niles IL 60714
(847) 583-0409
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - N Harlem Ave - (1.6 mi)
Corner Of Harlem And Touhy
7144 N Harlem Ave
Chicago IL 60631
(773) 792-9595
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #2212 - Des Plaines - (1.7 mi)
River & Oakton
1858 E Oakton St
Des Plaines IL 60018
(847) 299-6611
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Niles - (1.8 mi)
Ballard Shopping Center, Corner Of Ballard & Greenwood Ave
8926 N Greenwood Ave
Niles IL 60714
(847) 824-6800
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #4396 - Park Ridge - (1.8 mi)
Photo Center
2648 Dempster Street
Park Ridge IL 60068
(847) 298-2802
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #2721 - Niles - (1.9 mi)
Ballard & Greenwood
9000 N Greenwood Ave
Niles IL 60714
(847) 298-3050
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #4937 - Chicago - (1.9 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Canfield & Higgins
5753 N Canfield Ave
Chicago IL 60631
(773) 631-2851
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99