Western Springs, Illinois Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Western Springs, IL: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Western Springs, 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 Western Springs 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 Western Springs, 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 Western Springs, Illinois and Expedited Passport service options for Western Springs.
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 Western Springs Illinois
Showing the single passport office in Western Springs:
 | Western Springs Post Office IL |
4479 Lawn Ave
Western Springs, IL 60558
Other passport offices near Western Springs Illinois
Hinsdale IL Post Office - Hinsdale - 1.2 MilesLa Grange Post Office IL - La Grange - 1.4 Miles
Clarendon Hills Post Office IL - Clarendon Hills - 2.6 Miles
Brookfield Post Office IL - Brookfield - 2.7 Miles
Oak Brook IL Post Office - Oak Brook - 2.8 Miles
Westmont Post Office IL - Westmont - 3.6 Miles
Lyons Post Office IL - Lyons - 3.8 Miles
Villa Park Post Office IL - Villa Park - 4.6 Miles
Willow Springs Post Office IL - Willow Springs - 4.7 Miles
Village of Justice - Justice - 4.7 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Western Springs
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 - 12.8 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 218.3 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 405.5 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 503.6 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 510.9 Miles
Western Springs, Illinois Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Western Springs 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 Western Springs 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 Western Springs will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Western Springs, there is one less than 100 miles from Western Springs.
* 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 Western Springs
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 Western Springs 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 Western Springs 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 Western Springs
Residents of the following cities that are close to Western Springs can consider using the passport office services in Western Springs for their passport application sealing needs.
Western Springs Illinois, Oak Brook Illinois, Countryside Illinois, La Grange Park Illinois, Brookfield Illinois, Westchester Illinois, Hodgkins Illinois, Westmont Illinois, Oakbrook Terrace Illinois, Riverside Illinois, Burr Ridge Illinois, Bellwood Illinois, Berkeley Illinois, Darien Illinois, Maywood Illinois, Berwyn Illinois, Elmhurst Illinois, Forest Park Illinois, Bridgeview Illinois, Melrose Park Illinois
Passport Expediting in Western Springs, Illinois
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Western Springs. 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 Western Springs, Illinois
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Western Springs simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Western Springs 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 Western Springs, 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 Western Springs.
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 Western Springs 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 Western Springs, 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 Western Springs residents, there is a regional passport facility only 12.8 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 Western Springs
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 Western Springs.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #5384 - Western Springs - (0.7 mi)Southwest Corner Of Willow Springs Rd. & 47Th Street
4700 Gilbert Ave
Western Springs IL 60558
(708) 246-5120
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Hillside - (1.4 mi)
Corner Of Wolf Road & Cermak Road
3013 S Wolf Rd
Westchester IL 60154
(708) 397-4920
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Hinsdale - (1.4 mi)
Grant Square Plaza Next To Charter One Bank
3 Grant Square
Hinsdale IL 60521
(630) 654-8064
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - La Grange - (1.4 mi)
1 Block S Of Railroad 1 Block W Of La Grange Rd
106 W Calendar Ct
La Grange IL 60525
(708) 354-8772
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #1670 - Hinsdale - (1.5 mi)
Grant & Chicago Avenue
15 Grant Sq
Hinsdale IL 60521
(630) 323-7059
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #5670 - La Grange - (1.5 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Lagrange & Ogden
2 N La Grange Rd
La Grange IL 60525
(708) 352-3116
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #6046 - Hillside - (2.2 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Wolf & Cermak
2151 S Wolf Rd
Hillside IL 60162
(708) 562-6105
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #8744 - Brookfield - (2.5 mi)
Photo Center
9139 Broadway
Brookfield IL 60513
(708) 387-9982
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #4874 - La Grange Highlands - (2.5 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Willow Springs & Joli
6600 Willow Springs Rd
La Grange Highlands IL 60525
(708) 588-1253
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #5213 - Brookfield - (2.6 mi)
Photo Center
8911 Ogden Avenue
Brookfield IL 60513
(708) 485-5130
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99