Big Rapids, Michigan Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Big Rapids, MI: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Big Rapids, Michigan 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 Big Rapids 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 Big Rapids, there are (438) other passport offices in Michigan 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 Big Rapids, Michigan and Expedited Passport service options for Big Rapids.
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 Big Rapids Michigan
Showing 2 passport offices in Big Rapids:
 | Mecosta County Register of Deeds |
400 Elm St
Big Rapids, MI 49307
| Big Rapids Post Office |
826 Division St
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Other passport offices near Big Rapids Michigan
Hersey Post Office - Hersey - 11.4 MilesOsceola County Register of Deeds - Reed City - 11.9 Miles
Newaygo County Register of Deeds - White Cloud - 12.2 Miles
Lake County Clerk - Baldwin - 18.2 Miles
Barryton Post Office - Barryton - 18.5 Miles
Fremont Post Office - Fremont - 21 Miles
Nelson Township - Sand Lake - 23.3 Miles
Six Lakes Post Office - Six Lakes - 23.5 Miles
Grant Post Office - Grant - 23.5 Miles
Walkerville Post Office - Walkerville - 24.5 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Big Rapids
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.
Detroit Passport Agency - 136.8 Miles
Chicago Passport Agency - 141.4 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 296 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 478.9 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 516.3 Miles
Big Rapids, Michigan Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Big Rapids 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 Big Rapids 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 Big Rapids will need to visit a passport office.
* Big Rapids isn't near a passport agency, you could try a passport service or arrange to travel to one of the regional offices.
* 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 Big Rapids
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 Big Rapids or any other city in Michigan 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 Big Rapids 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 Big Rapids
Residents of the following cities that are close to Big Rapids can consider using the passport office services in Big Rapids for their passport application sealing needs.
Fremont Michigan, Marion Michigan, Greenville Michigan, Walker Michigan, Alma Michigan, Carson City Michigan, Norton Shores Michigan, East Grand Rapids Michigan, Saint Louis Michigan, Lowell Michigan, Wyoming Michigan, Kentwood Michigan, Hudsonville Michigan, Houghton Lake Michigan, Caledonia Michigan, Zeeland Michigan, Portland Michigan, Holland Michigan, Frankfort Michigan, Saint Charles Michigan
Passport Expediting in Big Rapids, Michigan
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Big Rapids. 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 Big Rapids, Michigan
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Big Rapids simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Big Rapids contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:
Getting a passport is pretty much the process same wherever you are, with most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there are 2 passport offices in Big Rapids.
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 Big Rapids 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 Big Rapids, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks). You are going to have to do a little bit of a road-trip, the nearest passport issuing facility is The Detroit Passport Agency, it's not really close being that it's 136.8 miles from Big Rapids, but that's where you need to make an appointment. Another option for you may be to use a passport expediting service to go to a regional facility for you.
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 Big Rapids.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walmart Big Rapids Supercenter - (2.3 mi)Photo Center
21400 Perry Ave
Big Rapids MI 49307
231-796-4847
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #7416 - Big Rapids - (3.3 mi)
Southwest Corner Of State Str & Perry Ave
1010 S State St
Big Rapids MI 49307
(231) 592-0385
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #12533 - Fremont - (21.5 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Stone & Main
819 W Main St
Fremont MI 49412
(231) 924-2360
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Fremont Supercenter - (22 mi)
Photo Center
7083 W 48th St
Fremont MI 49412
231-924-9563
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walmart Greenville Supercenter - (32.2 mi)
Photo Center
10772 W Carson City Rd
Greenville MI 48838
616-754-5457
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #9132 - Greenville - (32.6 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Maplewood & Washington St
1420 W Washington St
Greenville MI 48838
(616) 754-3255
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Greenville - (32.7 mi)
Off M-57 Just West Of Meijer/South Of Applebees
703 S Greenville W Dr
Greenville MI 48838
(616) 225-4623
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #12346 - Mount Pleasant - (34.6 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Mission & Pickard
903 N Mission St
Mount Pleasant MI 48858
(989) 772-0291
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #10098 - Mount Pleasant - (34.8 mi)
Photo Center
1306 S. Mission Street
Mount Pleasant MI 48858
(989) 772-1945
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #7247 - Mount Pleasant - (34.9 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Mission St & Preston Rd
1309 S Mission St
Mount Pleasant MI 48858
(989) 775-8098
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99