Skokie, Illinois Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Skokie, IL: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Skokie, Illinois there are (3) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Skokie 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 3 passport offices in Skokie, there are (393) 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 Skokie, Illinois and Expedited Passport service options for Skokie.
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 Skokie Illinois
Showing 3 passport offices in Skokie:
 | Village of Skokie |
5127 Oakton St
Skokie, IL 60077
| Skokie Post Office |
4950 Madison St
Skokie, IL 60077
| Niles Township |
5255 Main St
Skokie, IL 60077
Other passport offices near Skokie Illinois
Morton Grove Post Office - Morton Grove - 2 MilesNiles IL Post Office - Niles - 2 Miles
Edgebrook Station - Chicago - 2.2 Miles
Northtown Station - Chicago - 3 Miles
Norwood Park Station - Chicago - 3.1 Miles
Evanston Post Office - Evanston - 3.2 Miles
Wilmette Post Office - Wilmette - 3.3 Miles
Glenview Post Office IL - Glenview - 3.8 Miles
Park Ridge Post Office - Park Ridge - 3.8 Miles
Jefferson Park - Chicago - 4 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Skokie
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 - 11 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 210.1 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 396.5 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 518.4 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 521.3 Miles
Skokie, Illinois Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Skokie 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 Skokie 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 Skokie will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Skokie, there is one less than 100 miles from Skokie.
* 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 Skokie
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 Skokie 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 Skokie 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 Skokie
Residents of the following cities that are close to Skokie can consider using the passport office services in Skokie for their passport application sealing needs.
Skokie Illinois, Morton Grove Illinois, Lincolnwood Illinois, Niles Illinois, Glenview Illinois, Wilmette Illinois, Evanston Illinois, Kenilworth Illinois, Park Ridge Illinois, Northfield Illinois, Winnetka Illinois, Norridge Illinois, Des Plaines Illinois, Glencoe Illinois, Rosemont Illinois, Northbrook Illinois, Elmwood Park Illinois, Franklin Park Illinois, Mount Prospect Illinois, River Forest Illinois
Passport Expediting in Skokie, Illinois
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Skokie. 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 Skokie, Illinois
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Skokie simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Skokie 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 Skokie, 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 3 passport offices in Skokie.
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 Skokie 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 Skokie, 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 Skokie residents, there is a regional passport facility only 11 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 Skokie.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
UPS Store - Skokie - (0.6 mi)2 Blocks West Of Skokie Blvd In Downtown Skokie
4957 Oakton St
Skokie IL 60077
(847) 329-7400
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #2684 - Skokie - (0.6 mi)
Oakton & Skokie Boulevard
4850 Oakton St
Skokie IL 60077
(847) 933-0418
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #5364 - Morton Grove - (0.7 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Menard & Dempster
5730 Dempster St
Morton Grove IL 60053
(847) 583-9309
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #5147 - Skokie - (0.9 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Skokie Blvd. & Church St.
9150 Skokie Blvd
Skokie IL 60077
(847) 673-8063
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #8752 - Morton Grove - (0.9 mi)
Photo Center
5945 West Dempster Street
Morton Grove IL 60053
(847) 583-0670
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Morton Grove - (1.2 mi)
Corner Of Dempster & Ferris (Two Blocks East Of Waukegan)
6321 W Dempster St
Morton Grove IL 60053
(847) 581-2870
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #8757 - Skokie - (1.3 mi)
Photo Center
4001 Main Street
Skokie IL 60076
(847) 677-8133
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #5282 - Niles - (1.4 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Central Ave. & Touhy Ave.
5600 W Touhy Ave
Niles IL 60714
(847) 588-1704
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #15066 - Skokie - (1.4 mi)
Crawford & Dempster
3945 Dempster St
Skokie IL 60076
(847) 674-5876
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Costco Store #383 - Niles - (1.6 mi)
Photo Center
7311 N Melvina Ave
Niles IL 60714
(847) 972-3003
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99