Willow Springs, Illinois Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Willow Springs, IL: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Willow 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 Willow 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 Willow 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 Willow Springs, Illinois and Expedited Passport service options for Willow 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 Willow Springs Illinois
Showing the single passport office in Willow Springs:
 | Willow Springs Post Office IL |
8448 Archer Ave
Willow Springs, IL 60480
Other passport offices near Willow Springs Illinois
Village of Justice - Justice - 2.6 MilesMoraine Valley Facility Bridgeview, IL - Bridgeview - 3.9 Miles
Worth Post Office - Worth - 4.6 Miles
Village of Worth - Worth - 4.6 Miles
Palos Park Post Office IL - Palos Park - 4.6 Miles
Summit Argo Post Office IL - Summit - 4.8 Miles
Bedford Park Retail Store IL - Bedford Park - 4.9 Miles
Western Springs Post Office IL - Western Springs - 5 Miles
Hinsdale IL Post Office - Hinsdale - 5 Miles
Chicago Ridge Post Office - Chicago Ridge - 5.1 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Willow 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 - 14.7 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 218.6 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 406 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 499.5 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 505.8 Miles
Willow Springs, Illinois Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Willow 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 Willow 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 Willow Springs will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Willow Springs, there is one less than 100 miles from Willow 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 Willow 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 Willow 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 Willow 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 Willow Springs
Residents of the following cities that are close to Willow Springs can consider using the passport office services in Willow Springs for their passport application sealing needs.
Burr Ridge Illinois, Hodgkins Illinois, Countryside Illinois, Bridgeview Illinois, Darien Illinois, Burbank Illinois, Western Springs Illinois, Westmont Illinois, Oak Lawn Illinois, Orland Park Illinois, Lemont Illinois, Brookfield Illinois, La Grange Park Illinois, Oak Brook Illinois, Crestwood Illinois, Riverside Illinois, Alsip Illinois, Westchester Illinois, Bolingbrook Illinois, Oakbrook Terrace Illinois
Passport Expediting in Willow Springs, Illinois
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Willow 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 Willow Springs, Illinois
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Willow Springs simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Willow 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 Willow 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 Willow 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 Willow 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 Willow 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 Willow Springs residents, there is a regional passport facility only 14.7 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 Willow 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 Willow Springs.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #834 - Hickory Hills - (2.2 mi)Photo Center
8811 West 87th Street
Hickory Hills IL 60457
(708) 430-6780
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #5684 - Hickory Hills - (2.3 mi)
Northwest Corner Of 88Th & 95Th
8800 W 95Th St
Hickory Hills IL 60457
(708) 598-3271
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #6475 - Willowbrook - (2.6 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Hwy 83 & 91St
10S370 Kingery Hwy
Willowbrook IL 60527
(630) 655-2733
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Brookside Plaza - (2.7 mi)
Near Intersection Of Joliet Rd & Willow Springs Rd Between Walgreens & 7-11
6688 Joliet Rd
Indian Head Park IL 60525
(708) 784-9315
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #4874 - La Grange Highlands - (2.7 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Willow Springs & Joli
6600 Willow Springs Rd
La Grange Highlands IL 60525
(708) 588-1253
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #4572 - Willowbrook - (3.2 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Madison & Plainfield
501 Plainfield Rd
Willowbrook IL 60527
(630) 789-1797
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #5139 - Hickory Hills - (3.2 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Roberts & 95Th
7945 W 95Th St
Hickory Hills IL 60457
(708) 599-5603
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #5925 - Palos Hills - (4.1 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Southwest Hwy & 111Th
11053 Southwest Hwy
Palos Hills IL 60465
(708) 974-0532
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #89 - Bridgeview - (4.1 mi)
87Th & Harlem Avenue
8715 S Harlem Ave
Bridgeview IL 60455
(708) 598-2511
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #4487 - Bridgeview - (4.1 mi)
Photo Center
8625 South Harlem Street
Bridgeview IL 60455
(708) 237-3341
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99