Lake Orion, Michigan Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Lake Orion, MI: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Lake Orion, 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 Lake Orion 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 Lake Orion, 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 Lake Orion, Michigan and Expedited Passport service options for Lake Orion.
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 Lake Orion Michigan
Showing the single passport office in Lake Orion:
 | Lake Orion Post Office MI |
611 N Axford St
Lake Orion, MI 48362
Other passport offices near Lake Orion Michigan
Clarkston Retail Store Post Office - Clarkston - 7.5 MilesWaterford Postal Store - Waterford - 7.5 Miles
Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds - Pontiac - 8 Miles
City of Rochester Hills - Rochester Hills - 8.5 Miles
Rochester Post Office - Rochester - 8.5 Miles
Ortonville Post Office - Ortonville - 8.7 Miles
Brandon Township - Ortonville - 8.8 Miles
Pontiac Post Office - Pontiac - 9.1 Miles
Metamora Post Office - Metamora - 9.9 Miles
Bloomfield Hills Town Square Post Office - Bloomfield Hills - 10.6 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Lake Orion
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 - 28.8 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 193.6 Miles
Chicago Passport Agency - 200.9 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 366.1 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 403.2 Miles
Lake Orion, Michigan Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Lake Orion 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 Lake Orion 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 Lake Orion will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Lake Orion, there is one less than 100 miles from Lake Orion.
* 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 Lake Orion
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 Lake Orion 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 Lake Orion 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 Lake Orion
Residents of the following cities that are close to Lake Orion can consider using the passport office services in Lake Orion for their passport application sealing needs.
Oxford Michigan, Auburn Hills Michigan, Clarkston Michigan, Waterford Michigan, Rochester Michigan, Auburn Heights Michigan, Washington Michigan, Troy Michigan, West Bloomfield Township Michigan, Utica Michigan, Birmingham Michigan, Beverly Hills Michigan, Franklin Michigan, Sterling Heights Michigan, Imlay City Michigan, Grand Blanc Michigan, Royal Oak Michigan, Milford Michigan, Southfield Michigan, Madison Heights Michigan
Passport Expediting in Lake Orion, Michigan
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Lake Orion. 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 Lake Orion, Michigan
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Lake Orion simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Lake Orion 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 is only one passport office in Lake Orion.
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 Lake Orion 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 Lake Orion, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks).
While not down the street, the closest option for a passport-issuing facility is the Detroit Passport Agency, it's not too far from Lake Orion and if you can provide proof of travel within the next seventy-two hours, you can make an appointment there and get a passport.
If you have trouble getting an appointment at the Detroit Passport Agency, there are additional regional offices that are farther but may be options for you, see regional passport offices near Lake Orion.
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 Lake Orion
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 Lake Orion.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
UPS Store - Lake Orion - (1.2 mi)In Kroger Plaza, Behind Jersey Mike's
540 N Lapeer Rd
Lake Orion MI 48362
(248) 814-7781
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #5675 - Lake Orion - (1.2 mi)
Southeast Corner Of M-24(Lapeer) & Park Blvd & Elizabeth Lake
450 N Park Blvd
Lake Orion MI 48362
(248) 814-7315
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #8129 - Lake Orion - (1.3 mi)
Photo Center
295 South Broadway
Lake Orion MI 48362
(248) 814-6521
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #8071 - Orion Township - (3.6 mi)
Photo Center
3475 South Baldwin Road
Orion Township MI 48359
(248) 391-1111
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Lake Orion - (3.7 mi)
Located at the intersection of Baldwin & Maybee, near Chase bank and next to Johnny Blacks Public House
3595 S Baldwin Rd
Lake Orion MI 48359
(248) 690-5419
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #9251 - Lake Orion - (3.7 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Baldwin & Maybee
3520 S Baldwin Rd
Lake Orion MI 48359
(248) 393-2934
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #8234 - Oakland Township - (4.6 mi)
Photo Center
4816 North Adams Road
Oakland Township MI 48306
(248) 276-5063
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Costco Store #376 - Auburn Hills - (4.7 mi)
Photo Center
400 Brown Rd
Auburn Hills MI 48326
(248) 648-0003
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99CVS #3538 - Independence - (5.2 mi)
Photo Center
5756 Clarkston Road
Independence MI 48348
(248) 620-2761
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #8155 - Independence - (6.2 mi)
Photo Center
5529 Sashabaw Road
Independence MI 48346
(248) 620-6663
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99