Grand Rapids, Michigan Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Grand Rapids, MI: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Grand Rapids, Michigan there are (5) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Grand Rapids 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 5 passport offices in Grand Rapids, there are (432) 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 Grand Rapids, Michigan and Expedited Passport service options for Grand Rapids.
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 Grand Rapids Michigan
Showing 5 passport offices in Grand Rapids:
 | Grand Rapids Northwest Station |
1625 Walker Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
| Grand Rapids Main Post Office |
225 Michigan St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
| City Clerk's Office |
300 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
| City of Walker |
4243 Remembrance Rd NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
| Cascade Charter Township |
2865 Thornhills Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Other passport offices near Grand Rapids Michigan
Ada Post Office - Ada - 2.5 MilesAda Township - Forest Hills - 2.6 Miles
City of Kentwood - Kentwood - 4.4 Miles
Roger's Plaza Postal Store - Wyoming - 6.7 Miles
Alto Post Office - Alto - 8.5 Miles
Caledonia Post Office - Caledonia - 8.6 Miles
Plainfield Charter Township - Belmont - 8.8 Miles
Belmont Post Office - Belmont - 8.9 Miles
Lowell Post Office - Lowell - 8.9 Miles
City of Lowell - Lowell - 9 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Grand Rapids
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 - 112.2 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 115.9 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 293.2 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 454.8 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 500.4 Miles
Grand Rapids, Michigan Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids will need to visit a passport office.
* Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids
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 Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids
Residents of the following cities that are close to Grand Rapids can consider using the passport office services in Grand Rapids for their passport application sealing needs.
East Grand Rapids Michigan, Kentwood Michigan, Wyoming Michigan, Lowell Michigan, Caledonia Michigan, Walker Michigan, Hudsonville Michigan, Greenville Michigan, Zeeland Michigan, Holland Michigan, Nashville Michigan, Portland Michigan, Plainwell Michigan, Saugatuck Michigan, Carson City Michigan, Richland Michigan, Douglas Michigan, Norton Shores Michigan, Fremont Michigan, Augusta Michigan
Passport Expediting in Grand Rapids, Michigan
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Grand Rapids. 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 Grand Rapids, Michigan
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Grand Rapids simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Grand Rapids 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 are 5 passport offices in Grand Rapids.
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 Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids, 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 112.2 miles from Grand Rapids, 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 Grand Rapids
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 Grand Rapids.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #12561 - Grand Rapids - (0.8 mi)Southwest Corner Of Forest Hill & Cascade
4550 Cascade Rd Se
Grand Rapids MI 49546
(616) 957-8934
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Grand Rapids - (1.4 mi)
Photo Center
5557 28th Street
Grand Rapids MI 49512
(616) 719-2258
Price: Cost varies by locationCostco Store #784 - Grand Rapids - (1.6 mi)
Photo Center
5100 28Th St Se
Grand Rapids MI 49512
(616) 233-4401
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99UPS Store - Grand Rapids - (2.1 mi)
Woodpointe Crossings
2500 East Beltline SE
Grand Rapids MI 49546
(616) 285-9177
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #4413 - Grand Rapids - (2.2 mi)
Cascade & 28Th
6790 Cascade Rd Se
Grand Rapids MI 49546
(616) 954-2408
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - East Grand Rapids - (3.3 mi)
Gaslight Village Shopping Center
2153 Wealthy St SE
East Grand Rapids MI 49506
(616) 454-3335
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #9131 - Grand Rapids - (4.1 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Kalamazoo & 28Th
2643 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Grand Rapids MI 49507
(616) 452-4870
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #8293 - Grand Rapids - (4.1 mi)
Photo Center
1550 Lake Road Southeast
Grand Rapids MI 49506
(616) 235-0747
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #10803 - Kentwood - (4.2 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Breton & 44 Th
2425 44Th St Se
Kentwood MI 49512
(616) 455-5151
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #2581 - Grand Rapids - (4.3 mi)
Boston & Kalamazoo
1601 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Grand Rapids MI 49507
(616) 247-5521
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99