Birmingham, Michigan Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Birmingham, MI: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Birmingham, 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham, 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 Birmingham, Michigan and Expedited Passport service options for Birmingham.
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 Birmingham Michigan
Showing 2 passport offices in Birmingham:
 | City of Birmingham MI |
151 Martin St
Birmingham, MI 48009
| Birmingham Post Office MI |
1221 Bowers St
Birmingham, MI 48009
Other passport offices near Birmingham Michigan
Village of Beverly Hills - Beverly Hills - 1.7 MilesBloomfield Hills Main Post Office - Bloomfield Hills - 2.7 Miles
City of Troy - Troy - 3 Miles
Clawson Post Office - Clawson - 3.1 Miles
Troy Main Post Office - Troy - 3.2 Miles
Bloomfield Charter Township - Bloomfield Hills - 3.5 Miles
Southfield MI Post Office - Southfield - 4 Miles
City of Southfield - Southfield - 4 Miles
Royal Oak MI Post Office - Royal Oak - 4.6 Miles
City of Oak Park - Oak Park - 4.9 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Birmingham
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 - 14.8 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 192.7 Miles
Chicago Passport Agency - 200.1 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 355.7 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 395.8 Miles
Birmingham, Michigan Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Birmingham, there is one less than 100 miles from Birmingham.
* 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 Birmingham
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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham
Residents of the following cities that are close to Birmingham can consider using the passport office services in Birmingham for their passport application sealing needs.
Birmingham Michigan, Beverly Hills Michigan, Franklin Michigan, Southfield Michigan, Royal Oak Michigan, Troy Michigan, Oak Park Michigan, Auburn Heights Michigan, Madison Heights Michigan, Ferndale Michigan, West Bloomfield Township Michigan, Sterling Heights Michigan, Farmington Michigan, Auburn Hills Michigan, Rochester Michigan, Warren Michigan, Utica Michigan, Highland Park Michigan, Redford Michigan, Hamtramck Michigan
Passport Expediting in Birmingham, Michigan
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Birmingham. 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 Birmingham, Michigan
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Birmingham simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Birmingham 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 Birmingham, you get the extra advantage of being really close to the Detroit 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 Birmingham.
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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham, 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 Birmingham residents, there is a regional passport facility only 14.8 miles away. It's possible to make an appointment at the Detroit Passport Agency and get a passport there if you have proof of travel within 72 hours.
Please also check the nearby regional passport office list for other regional, passport-issuing facilities near Birmingham as there are other options available.
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 Birmingham.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #8136 - Birmingham - (0.2 mi)Photo Center
444 South Old Woodward
Birmingham MI 48009
(248) 647-0790
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #15391 - Birmingham - (0.4 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Woodward & Haynes
34300 Woodward Ave
Birmingham MI 48009
(248) 593-8450
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Birmingham - (0.6 mi)
We Are Located On The W. Side Of Woodward Ave., At Adams And Woodward Ave. Parking Av. Behind Store
33717 Woodward Ave
Birmingham MI 48009
(248) 642-8770
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #11244 - Birmingham - (0.6 mi)
Photo Center
33877 Woodward Ave
Birmingham MI 48009
(248) 644-3214
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #8021 - Southfield - (1.7 mi)
Photo Center
30920 Southfield Road
Southfield MI 48076
(248) 647-7472
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Troy Supercenter - (1.9 mi)
Photo Center
2001 W Maple Rd
Troy MI 48084
248-435-4926
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #1150 - Royal Oak - (2.1 mi)
Photo Center
30900 Woodward Avenue
Royal Oak MI 48073
(248) 549-4377
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #4748 - Royal Oak - (2.2 mi)
Southeast Corner Coolidge & Woodward
30852 Woodward Ave
Royal Oak MI 48073
(248) 549-2628
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #8174 - Clawson - (2.4 mi)
Photo Center
1402 West 14 Mile
Clawson MI 48017
(248) 435-7314
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #6323 - Southfield - (2.6 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Greenfield & 12 Mile
28901 Greenfield Rd
Southfield MI 48076
(248) 552-0847
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99