Clawson, Michigan Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Clawson, MI: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Clawson, 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 Clawson 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 Clawson, 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 Clawson, Michigan and Expedited Passport service options for Clawson.
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 Clawson Michigan
Showing the single passport office in Clawson:
Clawson Post Office |
345 N Main St
Clawson, MI 48017
Other passport offices near Clawson Michigan
Troy Main Post Office - Troy - 1.5 MilesCity of Troy - Troy - 1.6 Miles
Birmingham Post Office MI - Birmingham - 2.4 Miles
Madison Heights Post Office - Madison Heights - 2.6 Miles
Royal Oak MI Post Office - Royal Oak - 2.8 Miles
City of Birmingham MI - Birmingham - 2.9 Miles
Village of Beverly Hills - Beverly Hills - 3.6 Miles
City of Oak Park - Oak Park - 4.4 Miles
Detroit MI Ferndale Branch Post Office - Ferndale - 4.6 Miles
City of Hazel Park - Hazel Park - 4.9 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Clawson
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 - 13.2 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 189.9 Miles
Chicago Passport Agency - 202.9 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 353.1 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 393 Miles
Clawson, Michigan Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Clawson 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 Clawson 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 Clawson will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Clawson, there is one less than 100 miles from Clawson.
* 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 Clawson
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 Clawson 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 Clawson 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 Clawson
Residents of the following cities that are close to Clawson can consider using the passport office services in Clawson for their passport application sealing needs.
Birmingham Michigan, Royal Oak Michigan, Beverly Hills Michigan, Madison Heights Michigan, Troy Michigan, Ferndale Michigan, Oak Park Michigan, Southfield Michigan, Sterling Heights Michigan, Warren Michigan, Auburn Heights Michigan, Franklin Michigan, Utica Michigan, Highland Park Michigan, Rochester Michigan, Eastpointe Michigan, Hamtramck Michigan, Roseville Michigan, Auburn Hills Michigan, West Bloomfield Township Michigan
Passport Expediting in Clawson, Michigan
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Clawson. 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 Clawson, Michigan
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Clawson simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Clawson 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 Clawson, 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 is only one passport office in Clawson.
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 Clawson 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 Clawson, 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 Clawson residents, there is a regional passport facility only 13.2 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 Clawson 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.
List of places to get passport photos in Clawson
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 Clawson.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #8174 - Clawson - (0.6 mi)Photo Center
1402 West 14 Mile
Clawson MI 48017
(248) 435-7314
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #8110 - Clawson - (0.7 mi)
Photo Center
110 Rochester Road
Clawson MI 48017
(248) 588-1775
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Troy Supercenter - (1.1 mi)
Photo Center
2001 W Maple Rd
Troy MI 48084
248-435-4926
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #1150 - Royal Oak - (1.8 mi)
Photo Center
30900 Woodward Avenue
Royal Oak MI 48073
(248) 549-4377
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Costco Store #393 - Madison Heights - (1.9 mi)
Photo Center
30550 Stephenson Hwy
Madison Heights MI 48071
(248) 616-0048
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99Walgreens #5426 - Royal Oak - (1.9 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Rochester & 12 Mile
1815 Rochester Rd
Royal Oak MI 48073
(248) 546-6572
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #4748 - Royal Oak - (1.9 mi)
Southeast Corner Coolidge & Woodward
30852 Woodward Ave
Royal Oak MI 48073
(248) 549-2628
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #8127 - Royal Oak - (1.9 mi)
Photo Center
209 East 12 Mile Road
Royal Oak MI 48073
(248) 548-6180
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Royal Oak - (2 mi)
Just North Of 12 Mile Rd On The East Side Of Woodward
29488 Woodward Ave
Royal Oak MI 48073
(248) 548-8178
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Troy - (2.1 mi)
Oakland Plaza At John-R And 14 Mile
318 John R Rd
Troy MI 48083
(248) 588-8700
Price: Cost varies by location