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Summit, Illinois Passport Office Information


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

Village of Summit
7321 W 59th St
Summit IL, 60501

Summit Argo Post Office IL
7415 W 63rd St
Summit IL, 60501

In Summit, 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 Summit 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 Summit, 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 Summit, Illinois and Expedited Passport service options for Summit.

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 Summit Illinois

Showing 2 passport offices in Summit:

Village of Summit

7321 W 59th St
Summit, IL 60501

Summit Argo Post Office IL

7415 W 63rd St
Summit, IL 60501


Other passport offices near Summit Illinois

Bedford Park Retail Store IL - Bedford Park - 1.8 Miles
Village of Justice - Justice - 2.1 Miles
Lyons Post Office IL - Lyons - 2.4 Miles
Brookfield Post Office IL - Brookfield - 2.9 Miles
Stickney Township IL - Burbank - 3.2 Miles
La Grange Post Office IL - La Grange - 3.3 Miles
Willow Springs Post Office IL - Willow Springs - 3.6 Miles
North Riverside Post Office IL - North Riverside - 4 Miles
Western Springs Post Office IL - Western Springs - 4.2 Miles
Berwyn Post Office - Berwyn - 4.3 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Summit

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 - 10.1 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 214.8 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 402.1 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 504 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 507.8 Miles



Summit, Illinois Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Summit

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 Summit 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 Summit 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 Summit

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

Bridgeview Illinois, Hodgkins Illinois, Countryside Illinois, Brookfield Illinois, Burbank Illinois, Riverside Illinois, La Grange Park Illinois, Western Springs Illinois, Berwyn Illinois, Cicero Illinois, Oak Lawn Illinois, Burr Ridge Illinois, Westchester Illinois, Forest Park Illinois, Oak Brook Illinois, Maywood Illinois, Evergreen Park Illinois, Oak Park Illinois, Bellwood Illinois, River Forest Illinois

Passport Expediting in Summit, Illinois

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

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

The process of getting a passport is pretty much the same wherever you are, however because this is about getting a passport in Summit, 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 Summit.
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 Summit 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 Summit?

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 Summit, 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 Summit residents, there is a regional passport facility only 10.1 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.

How much does a passport cost in Summit?

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 Summit

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 Summit.

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

Walgreens #2711 - Chicago - (1 mi)
Archer & Harlem
7150 W Archer Ave
Chicago IL 60638
(773) 229-1447
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #6297 - Chicago - (1.9 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Austin & 63Rd
6016 W 63Rd St
Chicago IL 60638
(773) 788-0180
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #6427 - Bridgeview - (2 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Harlem & 79Th
7878 S Harlem Ave
Bridgeview IL 60455
(708) 496-7806
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Burbank - (2.2 mi)
Photo Center
7937 S Harlem Ave
Burbank IL 60459
(708) 529-0666
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #1450 - Lyons - (2.2 mi)
Southeast Corner Of 1St St & Ogden Ave
4101 1St Ave
Lyons IL 60534
(708) 447-6851
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #5213 - Brookfield - (2.5 mi)
Photo Center
8911 Ogden Avenue
Brookfield IL 60513
(708) 485-5130
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #3321 - Chicago - (2.6 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Central & Archer
5874 S Archer Ave
Chicago IL 60638
(773) 284-7419
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #5076 - Berwyn - (2.9 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Oak Park & Ogden
6800 Ogden Ave
Berwyn IL 60402
(708) 749-9061
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #4487 - Bridgeview - (2.9 mi)
Photo Center
8625 South Harlem Street
Bridgeview IL 60455
(708) 237-3341
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #89 - Bridgeview - (3 mi)
87Th & Harlem Avenue
8715 S Harlem Ave
Bridgeview IL 60455
(708) 598-2511
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99


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