Oak Park, Michigan Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Oak Park, MI: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Oak Park, Michigan there are (2) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Oak Park 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 2 passport offices in Oak Park, there are (438) 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 Oak Park, Michigan and Expedited Passport service options for Oak Park.
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 Oak Park Michigan
Showing 2 passport offices in Oak Park:
Oak Park Post Office MI |
14200 W 8 Mile Rd
Oak Park, MI 48237
City of Oak Park |
13600 Oak Park Blvd
Oak Park, MI 48237
Other passport offices near Oak Park Michigan
Detroit MI Ferndale Branch Post Office - Ferndale - 2.1 MilesDetroit College Park Post Office - Detroit - 2.1 Miles
Royal Oak MI Post Office - Royal Oak - 2.2 Miles
Detroit MI Seven Oaks Post Office - Detroit - 2.6 Miles
City of Southfield - Southfield - 2.8 Miles
Hazel Park Post Office - Hazel Park - 3.5 Miles
City of Hazel Park - Hazel Park - 3.5 Miles
Village of Beverly Hills - Beverly Hills - 3.7 Miles
Southfield MI Post Office - Southfield - 3.8 Miles
Madison Heights Post Office - Madison Heights - 4.3 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Oak Park
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 - 10 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 191.9 Miles
Chicago Passport Agency - 200.9 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 351.7 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 392.8 Miles
Oak Park, Michigan Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Oak Park 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 Oak Park 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 Oak Park will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Oak Park, there is one less than 100 miles from Oak Park.
* 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 Oak Park
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 Oak Park 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 Oak Park 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 Oak Park
Residents of the following cities that are close to Oak Park can consider using the passport office services in Oak Park for their passport application sealing needs.
Oak Park Michigan, Southfield Michigan, Ferndale Michigan, Royal Oak Michigan, Madison Heights Michigan, Beverly Hills Michigan, Birmingham Michigan, Highland Park Michigan, Franklin Michigan, Warren Michigan, Redford Michigan, Hamtramck Michigan, Dearborn Michigan, Troy Michigan, Farmington Michigan, Dearborn Heights Michigan, Livonia Michigan, Sterling Heights Michigan, Eastpointe Michigan, Auburn Heights Michigan
Passport Expediting in Oak Park, Michigan
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Oak Park. 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 Oak Park, Michigan
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Oak Park simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Oak Park 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 Oak Park, 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 2 passport offices in Oak Park.
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 Oak Park 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 Oak Park, 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 Oak Park residents, there is a regional passport facility only 10 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 Oak Park 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.
List of places to get passport photos in Oak Park
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 Oak Park.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #5425 - Oak Park - (0.2 mi)Northeast Corner Of Coolidge & Nine Mile
13550 W 9 Mile Rd
Oak Park MI 48237
(248) 548-4251
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #8106 - Oak Park - (0.3 mi)
Photo Center
23001 Coolidge Hwy
Oak Park MI 48237
(248) 547-8230
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #8074 - Berkley - (0.3 mi)
Photo Center
1715 Coolidge
Berkley MI 48237
(248) 546-9111
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #8233 - Southfield - (0.9 mi)
Photo Center
23881 Greenfield Road
Southfield MI 48075
(248) 424-5002
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #8101 - Ferndale - (1.6 mi)
Photo Center
900 West Nine Mile Road
Ferndale MI 48220
(248) 543-9940
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #8058 - Southfield - (1.8 mi)
Photo Center
18130 West Ten Mile Road
Southfield MI 48076
(248) 569-0233
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #8399 - Detroit - (2.2 mi)
Photo Center
South 15521 Seven Mile
Detroit MI 48235
(313) 272-3296
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #8199 - Detroit - (2.4 mi)
Photo Center
18901 Eight Mile Road
Detroit MI 48219
(313) 387-4120
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #6323 - Southfield - (2.4 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Greenfield & 12 Mile
28901 Greenfield Rd
Southfield MI 48076
(248) 552-0847
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #8068 - Royal Oak - (2.4 mi)
Photo Center
525 Fourth Street East
Royal Oak MI 48067
(248) 548-5057
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99