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Colon, Michigan Passport Office Information


How to get a passport in Colon, MI: Passport Offices & Application Process

Colon Post Office
123 S Blackstone Ave
Colon MI, 49040

In Colon, 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 Colon 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 Colon, 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 Colon, Michigan and Expedited Passport service options for Colon.

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 Colon Michigan

Showing the single passport office in Colon:

Colon Post Office

123 S Blackstone Ave
Colon, MI 49040

 

Other passport offices near Colon Michigan

Nottawa Post Office - Nottawa - 6.5 Miles
Athens Post Office - Athens - 8 Miles
Bronson Post Office - Bronson - 8.3 Miles
St Joseph County Clerk - Centreville - 9.6 Miles
Centreville Post Office - Centreville - 9.7 Miles
Sturgis Post Office - Sturgis - 11.2 Miles
Brady Township - Vicksburg - 13.1 Miles
Three Rivers Post Office - Three Rivers - 14.1 Miles
Coldwater Post Office - Coldwater - 14.2 Miles
White Pigeon Post Office - White Pigeon - 17.8 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Colon

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 - 103.2 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 103.3 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 290.9 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 420.4 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 476.5 Miles



Colon, Michigan Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Colon 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 Colon 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 Colon will need to visit a passport office.
* Colon 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.

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Colon

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 Colon 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 Colon 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 Colon

Residents of the following cities that are close to Colon can consider using the passport office services in Colon for their passport application sealing needs.

Union City Michigan, Sturgis Michigan, Burlington Michigan, Three Rivers Michigan, Portage Michigan, Quincy Michigan, Battle Creek Michigan, Augusta Michigan, Fremont Indiana, Allen Michigan, Richland Michigan, Montgomery Michigan, Lawton Michigan, Reading Michigan, Topeka Indiana, Hudson Indiana, Albion Michigan, Decatur Michigan, Plainwell Michigan, Kendallville Indiana

Passport Expediting in Colon, Michigan

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Colon. 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).

Read more about 3rd Party Passport Expediting


Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Colon, Michigan

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Colon simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Colon contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:

What is the application process of getting a passport in Colon?

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 Colon.
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 Colon to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.

For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide

How fast can I get a passport in Colon?

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 Colon, 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 Chicago Passport Agency, it's not really close being that it's 103.2 miles from Colon, 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.

How much does a passport cost in Colon?

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 Colon

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 Colon.

It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.

Walgreens #9146 - Sturgis - (12 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Centerville St & South St
950 S Centerville Rd
Sturgis MI 49091
(269) 651-9519
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Sturgis Supercenter - (12.2 mi)
Photo Center
1500 S Centerville Rd
Sturgis MI 49091
269-651-7417
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #8126 - Coldwater - (14.3 mi)
Photo Center
61 West Pearl Street
Coldwater MI 49036
(517) 278-6186
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #7934 - Three Rivers - (14.8 mi)
Southeast Corner Of St. Rd. 131 & Millard
301 S Us Highway 131
Three Rivers MI 49093
(269) 279-9066
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Three Rivers Supercenter - (15.1 mi)
Photo Center
101 S Tolbert Dr
Three Rivers MI 49093
269-273-7837
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #6092 - Coldwater - (15.4 mi)
Southeast Corner Of S Michigan Ave & E Chicago Ave
500 E Chicago St
Coldwater MI 49036
(517) 278-8272
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Coldwater - (15.8 mi)
In The Sears Plaza, West Of Walmart, In Front Of The Red Roof Inn
352 S. Willowbrook Rd.
Coldwater MI 49036
(517) 279-9080
Price: Cost varies by location
Walmart Coldwater Supercenter - (16 mi)
Photo Center
800 E Chicago St
Coldwater MI 49036
517-278-0668
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walmart Portage Supercenter - (18.2 mi)
Photo Center
8350 Shaver Rd
Portage MI 49024
269-323-8076
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #10080 - Portage - (18.3 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Shaver & Centre
7920 Shaver Rd
Portage MI 49024
(269) 324-9988
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99


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