Detroit, Michigan Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Detroit, MI: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Detroit, Michigan there are (17) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Detroit 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 17 passport offices in Detroit, there are (408) 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 Detroit, Michigan and Expedited Passport service options for Detroit.
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 Detroit Michigan
Showing 17 passport offices in Detroit:
 | Wayne County Clerk |
2 Woodward Ave, #211
Detroit, MI 48226
| Park Grove Post Office MI |
14461 E 7 Mile Rd
Detroit, MI 48205
| USPS Fisher Finance Station Detroit MI |
3011 W Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI 48202
| Springwells Station Post Office MI |
1901 Springwells St
Detroit, MI 48209
| Livernois Post Office MI |
3969 Livernois Ave
Detroit, MI 48210
| Renaissance Postal Store |
100 Ren-Cen, Suite 1014
Detroit, MI 48243
| Joyfield Station |
16500 Joy Rd
Detroit, MI 48228
| Jefferson Station Post Office MI |
10721 E Jefferson Ave
Detroit, MI 48214
| Harper Station Post Office MI |
10254 Gratiot Ave
Detroit, MI 48213
| Detroit MI Seven Oaks Post Office |
17625 W 7 Mile Rd
Detroit, MI 48235
| Gratiot Station Post Office |
3434 Chene St
Detroit, MI 48207
| Detroit MI Kensington Station |
17375 Harper Ave
Detroit, MI 48224
| Detroit MI North End Station Post Office |
60 E Milwaukee St
Detroit, MI 48202
| Detroit MI George Young Finance Post Office |
1401 W Fort St, #1006
Detroit, MI 48216
| Detroit College Park Post Office |
20501 Livernois Ave
Detroit, MI 48221
| Detroit Fox Creek Station, MI |
12711 E Jefferson Ave
Detroit, MI 48230
| Brightmoor Station Post Office |
20615 Fenkell St
Detroit, MI 48223
Other passport offices near Detroit Michigan
Charter Township of Redford - Redford - 2.2 MilesRedford Post Office - Redford - 2.4 Miles
Oak Park Post Office MI - Oak Park - 4.1 Miles
Dearborn Heights Post Office - Dearborn Heights - 4.6 Miles
Livonia MI Main Post Office - Livonia - 4.9 Miles
City of Southfield - Southfield - 5.2 Miles
City of Oak Park - Oak Park - 5.2 Miles
Dearborn Post Office - Dearborn - 5.6 Miles
Southfield MI Post Office - Southfield - 5.7 Miles
Detroit MI Ferndale Branch Post Office - Ferndale - 6.4 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Detroit
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 - 9.6 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 195.4 Miles
Chicago Passport Agency - 197.4 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 351.6 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 394 Miles
Detroit, Michigan Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Detroit, there is one less than 100 miles from Detroit.
* 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 Detroit
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 Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit
Residents of the following cities that are close to Detroit can consider using the passport office services in Detroit for their passport application sealing needs.
Redford Michigan, Dearborn Heights Michigan, Oak Park Michigan, Southfield Michigan, Livonia Michigan, Dearborn Michigan, Garden City Michigan, Ferndale Michigan, Inkster Michigan, Highland Park Michigan, Farmington Michigan, Royal Oak Michigan, Beverly Hills Michigan, Westland Michigan, Franklin Michigan, Allen Park Michigan, Madison Heights Michigan, Hamtramck Michigan, Lincoln Park Michigan, Wayne Michigan
Passport Expediting in Detroit, Michigan
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Detroit. 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 Detroit, Michigan
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Detroit simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Detroit 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 Detroit, 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 17 passport offices in Detroit.
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 Detroit 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 Detroit, 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 Detroit residents, there is a regional passport facility only 9.6 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 Detroit 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 Detroit.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
UPS Store - Detroit - (1.1 mi)Between Evergreen And Southfield
18701 Grand River
Detroit MI 48223
(313) 659-0500
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #8186 - Detroit - (1.2 mi)
Photo Center
18500 Grand River Avenue
Detroit MI 48223
(313) 272-5256
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #8157 - Redford - (2 mi)
Photo Center
25380 Five Mile Road
Redford MI 48239
(313) 592-6357
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #8115 - Detroit - (2.3 mi)
Photo Center
18585 Dale Street
Detroit MI 48219
(313) 532-6300
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #4367 - Dearborn Heights - (2.5 mi)
Southeast Corner Telegraph & Joy
8706 N Telegraph Rd
Dearborn Heights MI 48127
(313) 724-9078
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #8276 - Detroit - (3 mi)
Photo Center
22001 West Eight Mile Road
Detroit MI 48219
(313) 255-3337
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #8172 - Redford - (3 mi)
Photo Center
25700 West 7 Mile Road
Redford MI 48240
(313) 592-1202
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #8399 - Detroit - (3 mi)
Photo Center
South 15521 Seven Mile
Detroit MI 48235
(313) 272-3296
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #8199 - Detroit - (3.1 mi)
Photo Center
18901 Eight Mile Road
Detroit MI 48219
(313) 387-4120
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #8056 - Dearborn Heights - (3.1 mi)
Photo Center
8710 North Beech Daly
Dearborn Heights MI 48127
(313) 278-1000
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99