Shelby Township, Michigan Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Shelby Township, MI: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Shelby Township, 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 Shelby Township 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 Shelby Township, 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 Shelby Township, Michigan and Expedited Passport service options for Shelby Township.
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 Shelby Township Michigan
Showing 2 passport offices in Shelby Township:
 | Shelby Township Clerk |
52700 Van Dyke Ave
Shelby Township, MI 48316
| Shelby Township Post Office |
7755 22 Mile Rd
Shelby Township, MI 48317
Other passport offices near Shelby Township Michigan
Rochester Post Office - Rochester - 4.1 MilesWashington Post Office - Washington - 4.8 Miles
City of Rochester Hills - Rochester Hills - 4.8 Miles
Sterling Heights Post Office - Sterling Heights - 4.9 Miles
Clinton Township - Clinton Twp - 6.1 Miles
Troy Main Post Office - Troy - 6.6 Miles
City of Troy - Troy - 6.7 Miles
Clawson Post Office - Clawson - 7.8 Miles
Mt Clemens Main Post Office - Mt Clemens - 8.3 Miles
Fraser Post Office - Fraser - 8.3 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Shelby Township
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 - 19 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 184.8 Miles
Chicago Passport Agency - 208.4 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 353.6 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 391.3 Miles
Shelby Township, Michigan Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Shelby Township 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 Shelby Township 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 Shelby Township will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Shelby Township, there is one less than 100 miles from Shelby Township.
* 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 Shelby Township
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 Shelby Township 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 Shelby Township 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 Shelby Township
Residents of the following cities that are close to Shelby Township can consider using the passport office services in Shelby Township for their passport application sealing needs.
Utica Michigan, Sterling Heights Michigan, Rochester Michigan, Washington Michigan, Troy Michigan, Clinton Michigan, Auburn Heights Michigan, Auburn Hills Michigan, Birmingham Michigan, Madison Heights Michigan, Warren Michigan, Royal Oak Michigan, Roseville Michigan, Beverly Hills Michigan, Eastpointe Michigan, Ferndale Michigan, New Haven Michigan, Oak Park Michigan, Southfield Michigan, Franklin Michigan
Passport Expediting in Shelby Township, Michigan
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Shelby Township. 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 Shelby Township, Michigan
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Shelby Township simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Shelby Township 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 2 passport offices in Shelby Township.
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 Shelby Township 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 Shelby Township, 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 Shelby Township 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 Shelby Township.
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 Shelby Township
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 Shelby Township.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #8144 - Shelby Township - (1 mi)Photo Center
46960 Van Dyke Avenue
Shelby Township MI 48317
(586) 726-9220
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #8154 - Shelby Township - (1.3 mi)
Photo Center
50840 Shelby Road
Shelby Township MI 48316
(586) 731-6660
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Sterling Heights - (1.4 mi)
Se Corner Of Mound Rd & M59 In Sue's Plaza
44648 Mound Rd
Sterling Heights MI 48314
(586) 803-1335
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Sterling Heights Store - (1.5 mi)
Photo Center
44575 Mound Rd
Sterling Heights MI 48314
586-323-2576
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #7033 - Sterling Heights - (2.3 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Van Dyke & Utica
43250 Van Dyke Ave
Sterling Heights MI 48314
(586) 803-1602
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Shelby Township Supercenter - (2.4 mi)
Photo Center
51450 Shelby Pkwy
Shelby Township MI 48315
586-997-0180
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #8416 - Shelby Township - (2.4 mi)
Photo Center
53069 Van Dyke Avenue
Shelby Township MI 48316
(586) 781-2655
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #8189 - Shelby Township - (2.6 mi)
Photo Center
13500 22 Mile Road
Shelby Township MI 48316
(586) 997-2050
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #8036 - Rochester Hills - (2.7 mi)
Photo Center
981 East Auburn Road
Rochester Hills MI 48307
(248) 852-2380
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #5291 - Utica - (2.9 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Schoennherr & 23 Mile
13664 23 Mile Rd
Utica MI 48315
(586) 247-1199
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99