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Richmond, Michigan Passport Office Information


How to get a passport in Richmond, MI: Passport Offices & Application Process

Richmond Post Office MI
36511 Division Rd
Richmond MI, 48062

In Richmond, 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 Richmond 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 Richmond, 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 Richmond, Michigan and Expedited Passport service options for Richmond.

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 Richmond Michigan

Showing the single passport office in Richmond:

Richmond Post Office MI

36511 Division Rd
Richmond, MI 48062

 

Other passport offices near Richmond Michigan

Armada Post Office - Armada - 3.8 Miles
Emmett Post Office - Emmett - 8.5 Miles
Smiths Creek Post Office - Smiths Creek - 9.4 Miles
Goodells Post Office - Goodells - 9.6 Miles
Romeo Post Office - Romeo - 9.9 Miles
Anchorville Post Office - Ira - 10.6 Miles
New Baltimore Post Office - New Baltimore - 10.6 Miles
Almont Post Office - Almont - 11.7 Miles
Fair Haven Post Office - Fair Haven - 12.1 Miles
Chesterfield Charter Township - Chesterfield - 12.1 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Richmond

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 - 33.1 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 172.7 Miles
Chicago Passport Agency - 222 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 352.5 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 385.7 Miles



Richmond, Michigan Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Richmond

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 Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond

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

Richmond Michigan, Memphis Michigan, Columbus Michigan, New Haven Michigan, Washington Michigan, Marysville Michigan, Marine City Michigan, Imlay City Michigan, Clinton Michigan, Utica Michigan, Rochester Michigan, Algonac Michigan, Pointe aux Chenes Michigan, Sarnia Ontario, Sterling Heights Michigan, Oxford Michigan, Troy Michigan, Auburn Hills Michigan, Roseville Michigan, Auburn Heights Michigan

Passport Expediting in Richmond, Michigan

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

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

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 Richmond.
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 Richmond 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 Richmond?

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 Richmond, 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 Richmond 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 Richmond.

How much does a passport cost in Richmond?

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 Richmond

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 Richmond.

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

CVS #8024 - Richmond - (4.2 mi)
Photo Center
67181 Main Street
Richmond MI 48062
(586) 727-2781
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #8272 - Chesterfield - (9.7 mi)
Photo Center
52950 Gratiot Avenue
Chesterfield MI 48051
(586) 598-2328
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #8179 - Romeo - (9.9 mi)
Photo Center
71220 Van Dyke Road
Romeo MI 48065
(586) 336-1905
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #8261 - New Baltimore - (10.3 mi)
Photo Center
37100 Green Road
New Baltimore MI 48047
(586) 716-1202
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #5227 - New Baltimore - (10.4 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Washington & M-29
51200 Washington St
New Baltimore MI 48047
(586) 716-3187
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #8108 - New Baltimore - (10.6 mi)
Photo Center
33920 23 Mile Road
New Baltimore MI 48047
(586) 725-3900
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #4452 - Chesterfield - (10.6 mi)
Gratiot & 23 Mile
51008 Gratiot Ave
Chesterfield MI 48051
(586) 948-0119
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Washington - (10.9 mi)
Van Dyke Between 29 & 30 Mile; Next To Mobil Gas Station
64155 Van Dyke
Washington MI 48095
(586) 752-1551
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #5406 - Macomb Township - (11.2 mi)
Photo Center
50980 North Avenue
Macomb Township MI 48042
(586) 949-7323
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Macomb Township - (12.3 mi)
Located On The Ne Corner Of Romeo Plank & 23 Mile Rd
51194 Romeo Plank Rd
Macomb Township MI 48042
(586) 677-2385
Price: Cost varies by location


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