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Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan Passport Office Information


How to get a passport in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI: Passport Offices & Application Process

Detroit MI Grosse Pointe Branch
18640 Mack Ave
Grosse Pointe Farms MI, 48236

In Grosse Pointe Farms, 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 Grosse Pointe Farms 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 Grosse Pointe Farms, 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 Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan and Expedited Passport service options for Grosse Pointe Farms.

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 Grosse Pointe Farms Michigan

Showing the single passport office in Grosse Pointe Farms:

Detroit MI Grosse Pointe Branch

18640 Mack Ave
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

 

Other passport offices near Grosse Pointe Farms Michigan

City of Grosse Pointe Woods - Grosse Pointe Woods - 0.7 Miles
Detroit MI Kensington Station - Detroit - 1.6 Miles
St. Clair Shores Post Office - St Clair Shores - 2.4 Miles
Park Grove Post Office MI - Detroit - 3.4 Miles
City of St Clair Shores - St Clair Shores - 4.1 Miles
Detroit Fox Creek Station, MI - Detroit - 4.2 Miles
Harper Station Post Office MI - Detroit - 4.9 Miles
Jefferson Station Post Office MI - Detroit - 5 Miles
Roseville Post Office - Roseville - 5.9 Miles
Fraser Post Office - Fraser - 6.8 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Grosse Pointe Farms

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 - 8.8 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 179.9 Miles
Chicago Passport Agency - 213 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 340.1 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 380.1 Miles



Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Grosse Pointe Farms 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 Grosse Pointe Farms 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 Grosse Pointe Farms will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Grosse Pointe Farms, there is one less than 100 miles from Grosse Pointe Farms.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Grosse Pointe Farms

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 Grosse Pointe Farms 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 Grosse Pointe Farms 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 Grosse Pointe Farms

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

Grosse Pointe Farms Michigan, Harper Woods Michigan, Grosse Pointe Michigan, Grosse Pointe Park Michigan, Eastpointe Michigan, Roseville Michigan, Tecumseh Ontario, Warren Michigan, Hamtramck Michigan, Highland Park Michigan, Windsor Ontario, Clinton Michigan, Madison Heights Michigan, Ferndale Michigan, Sterling Heights Michigan, Royal Oak Michigan, Oak Park Michigan, Utica Michigan, Dearborn Michigan, LaSalle Ontario

Passport Expediting in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Grosse Pointe Farms. 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 Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Grosse Pointe Farms simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Grosse Pointe Farms 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 Grosse Pointe Farms?

The process of getting a passport is pretty much the same wherever you are, however because this is about getting a passport in Grosse Pointe Farms, 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 Grosse Pointe Farms.
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 Grosse Pointe Farms 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 Grosse Pointe Farms?

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 Grosse Pointe Farms, 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 Grosse Pointe Farms residents, there is a regional passport facility only 8.8 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 Grosse Pointe Farms as there are other options available.

How much does a passport cost in Grosse Pointe Farms?

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 Grosse Pointe Farms

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 Grosse Pointe Farms.

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

Walgreens #4501 - Detroit - (0.8 mi)
Moross & Mack
22380 Moross Rd
Detroit MI 48236
(313) 642-1129
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #8107 - Grosse Pointe Woods - (1 mi)
Photo Center
20460 Mack Avenue
Grosse Pointe Woods MI 48236
(313) 881-2500
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #8073 - Detroit - (1 mi)
Photo Center
18585 East Warren Avenue
Detroit MI 48236
(313) 884-4184
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Grosse Pointe Farms - (1 mi)
Across From Intersection Of Warren And Mack
18530 Mack Ave
Grosse Pointe Farms MI 48236
(313) 884-8440
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #1610 - Saint Clair Shores - (1.8 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Harper & 8 Mile
21211 Harper Ave
Saint Clair Shores MI 48080
(586) 776-7052
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #8183 - Saint Clair Shores - (2.1 mi)
Photo Center
22515 Greater Mack Avenue
Saint Clair Shores MI 48080
(586) 447-4368
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #8081 - Grosse Pointe - (2.2 mi)
Photo Center
17120 Kercheval Avenue
Grosse Pointe MI 48230
(313) 886-3300
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #8052 - Harper Woods - (2.4 mi)
Photo Center
19818 Kelly Road
Harper Woods MI 48225
(313) 526-7900
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #8170 - Eastpointe - (2.8 mi)
Photo Center
18640 Nine Mile Road
Eastpointe MI 48021
(586) 447-4370
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #8100 - Saint Clair Shores - (2.9 mi)
Photo Center
24001 Harper Avenue
Saint Clair Shores MI 48080
(586) 774-1570
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99


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