Wilmette, Illinois Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Wilmette, IL: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Wilmette, 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 Wilmette 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 Wilmette, 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 Wilmette, Illinois and Expedited Passport service options for Wilmette.
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 Wilmette Illinois
Showing the single passport office in Wilmette:
 | Wilmette Post Office |
1241 Central Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091
Other passport offices near Wilmette Illinois
New Trier Township - Winnetka - 1.7 MilesEvanston Post Office - Evanston - 2.6 Miles
Niles Township - Skokie - 2.9 Miles
Skokie Post Office - Skokie - 2.9 Miles
Village of Skokie - Skokie - 3.3 Miles
Morton Grove Post Office - Morton Grove - 3.6 Miles
Glenview Post Office IL - Glenview - 4 Miles
Techny IL Post Office - Northbrook - 4.2 Miles
Niles IL Post Office - Niles - 4.5 Miles
Northtown Station - Chicago - 4.8 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Wilmette
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 - 12.7 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 208.5 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 394.8 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 521.3 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 523.1 Miles
Wilmette, Illinois Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Wilmette 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 Wilmette 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 Wilmette will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Wilmette, there is one less than 100 miles from Wilmette.
* 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 Wilmette
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 Wilmette 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 Wilmette 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 Wilmette
Residents of the following cities that are close to Wilmette can consider using the passport office services in Wilmette for their passport application sealing needs.
Wilmette Illinois, Kenilworth Illinois, Winnetka Illinois, Glenview Illinois, Skokie Illinois, Northfield Illinois, Evanston Illinois, Morton Grove Illinois, Glencoe Illinois, Lincolnwood Illinois, Niles Illinois, Northbrook Illinois, Park Ridge Illinois, Highland Park Illinois, Des Plaines Illinois, Deerfield Illinois, Norridge Illinois, Highwood Illinois, Rosemont Illinois, Mount Prospect Illinois
Passport Expediting in Wilmette, Illinois
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Wilmette. 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).
Need it Fast? Expedite Now or Read more about 3rd Party Passport Expediting
Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Wilmette, Illinois
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Wilmette simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Wilmette 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 Wilmette, 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 Wilmette.
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 Wilmette 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 Wilmette, 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 Wilmette residents, there is a regional passport facility only 12.7 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.
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 Wilmette.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #8760 - Evanston - (0.7 mi)Photo Center
3333 Central Street
Evanston IL 60201
(847) 869-3800
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #1033 - Wilmette - (0.8 mi)
Lake & Green Bay
811 Green Bay Rd
Wilmette IL 60091
(847) 256-0881
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #15562 - Skokie - (0.9 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Crawford & Old Orchard
4009 Old Orchard Rd
Skokie IL 60076
(847) 256-1000
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Wilmette - (1 mi)
Downtown Wilmette Across From Village Hall
1189 Wilmette Ave
Wilmette IL 60091
(847) 256-1187
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Evanston - (1 mi)
Central Street Between Green Bay Road And Crawford Avenue
2906 Central St
Evanston IL 60201
(847) 475-5200
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Wilmette - (1.2 mi)
Across From Edens Plaza
3223 Lake Ave
Wilmette IL 60091
(847) 853-1300
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #15211 - Wilmette - (1.2 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Skokie & Lake
3232 Lake Ave
Wilmette IL 60091
(847) 251-1413
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #10052 - Wilmette - (1.3 mi)
Photo Center
1515 Sheridan Road
Wilmette IL 60091
(847) 251-6223
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #5147 - Skokie - (2 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Skokie Blvd. & Church St.
9150 Skokie Blvd
Skokie IL 60077
(847) 673-8063
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #2619 - Evanston - (2.1 mi)
Green Bay & Simpson
2100 Green Bay Rd
Evanston IL 60201
(847) 475-0996
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99