Charlevoix, Michigan Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Charlevoix, MI: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Charlevoix, Michigan 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 Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix, there are (440) 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 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 Charlevoix, Michigan and Expedited Passport service options for Charlevoix.
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 Charlevoix Michigan
Showing the single passport office in Charlevoix:
 | Charlevoix Post Office |
6700 Michigan 66
Charlevoix, MI 49720
Other passport offices near Charlevoix Michigan
East Jordan Post Office - East Jordan - 9.1 MilesTorch Lake Township - Kewadin - 11.1 Miles
Boyne City Post Office - Boyne City - 12.4 Miles
Antrim County Treasurer - Bellaire - 16.3 Miles
Petoskey Post Office - Petoskey - 16.7 Miles
Harbor Springs Post Office - Harbor Springs - 17.5 Miles
Suttons Bay Post Office - Suttons Bay - 21.7 Miles
Leelanau County Register of Deeds - Suttons Bay - 21.9 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Charlevoix
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 - 200 Miles
Chicago Passport Agency - 225.6 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 311 Miles
Vermont Passport Agency - 518.3 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 528.7 Miles
Charlevoix, Michigan Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix will need to visit a passport office.
* Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix
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 Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix
Residents of the following cities that are close to Charlevoix can consider using the passport office services in Charlevoix for their passport application sealing needs.
Boyne City Michigan, Northport Michigan, Elk Rapids Michigan, Pellston Michigan, Mackinaw City Michigan, Mackinac Island Michigan, Lewiston Michigan, Frankfort Michigan, Houghton Lake Michigan, Marion Michigan, Washington Wisconsin, Baileys Harbor Wisconsin, Ephraim Wisconsin, Gladstone Michigan, Lincoln Michigan, Sterling Michigan, East Tawas Michigan, Oscoda Michigan, Harvey Michigan
Passport Expediting in Charlevoix, Michigan
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Charlevoix. 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 Charlevoix, Michigan
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Charlevoix simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Charlevoix 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 is only one passport office in Charlevoix.
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 Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix, 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 200 miles from Charlevoix, 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.
List of places to get passport photos in Charlevoix
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 Charlevoix.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #12508 - Charlevoix - (4.2 mi)Southeast Corner Of U.S. 31 & M-66
1500 Bridge St
Charlevoix MI 49720
(231) 547-1356
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Petoskey Supercenter - (15.4 mi)
Photo Center
1850 Anderson Rd
Petoskey MI 49770
231-439-0076
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #5481 - Petoskey - (16.1 mi)
Southwest Corner Of U.S. Hwy 131 & U.S. Hwy 31
710 Spring St
Petoskey MI 49770
(231) 348-5556
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Petoskey - (16.5 mi)
Mitchell Street Plaza
201 W Mitchell St
Petoskey MI 49770
(231) 439-6000
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #12534 - Petoskey - (18.9 mi)
Northeast Corner Of M-119 & U.S.31
1301 N Us Highway 31
Petoskey MI 49770
(231) 348-7510
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #10404 - Gaylord - (28.7 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Meecher & M-32
1290 W Main St
Gaylord MI 49735
(989) 732-0578
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Gaylord Supercenter - (29.1 mi)
Photo Center
950 Edelweiss Parkway
Gaylord MI 49735
989-732-5337
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #7369 - Traverse City - (31.1 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Holiday Hills Rd & Us 31
2350 N Us Highway 31 N
Traverse City MI 49686
(231) 938-7051
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Traverse City - (31.7 mi)
Traverse City East - One Block South Of Garfield And Hannah St.
801 S Garfield Avenue
Traverse City MI 49686
(231) 933-3334
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #6843 - Traverse City - (31.8 mi)
Photo Center
626 West Front Street
Traverse City MI 49684
(231) 935-0185
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99