Tecumseh, Michigan Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Tecumseh, MI: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Tecumseh, 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 Tecumseh 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 Tecumseh, 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 Tecumseh, Michigan and Expedited Passport service options for Tecumseh.
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 Tecumseh Michigan
Showing the single passport office in Tecumseh:
Tecumseh Post Office |
320 E Chicago Blvd
Tecumseh, MI 49286
Other passport offices near Tecumseh Michigan
Britton Post Office - Britton - 5 MilesLenawee County Clerk - Adrian - 8.1 Miles
Adrian Post Office - Adrian - 8.3 Miles
Palmyra Post Office - Palmyra - 9.2 Miles
Manchester Post Office - Manchester - 9.3 Miles
Deerfield Post Office - Deerfield - 10.2 Miles
Saline Municipal - Saline - 11.5 Miles
Blissfield Post Office - Blissfield - 11.6 Miles
Saline Post Office - Saline - 11.8 Miles
Milan Post Office - Milan - 12 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Tecumseh
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 - 43.6 Miles
Chicago Passport Agency - 165.1 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 230.2 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 365.8 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 416.8 Miles
Tecumseh, Michigan Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Tecumseh 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 Tecumseh 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 Tecumseh will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Tecumseh, there is one less than 100 miles from Tecumseh.
* 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 Tecumseh
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 Tecumseh 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 Tecumseh 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 Tecumseh
Residents of the following cities that are close to Tecumseh can consider using the passport office services in Tecumseh for their passport application sealing needs.
Tecumseh Michigan, Clinton Michigan, Manchester Michigan, Saline Michigan, Petersburg Michigan, Milan Michigan, Brooklyn Michigan, Chelsea Michigan, Ypsilanti Michigan, Sylvania Ohio, Hudson Michigan, Holland Ohio, Swanton Ohio, Romulus Michigan, Salem Michigan, Flat Rock Michigan, Wayne Michigan, Rossford Ohio, Plymouth Michigan, Maumee Ohio
Passport Expediting in Tecumseh, Michigan
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Tecumseh. 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 Tecumseh, Michigan
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Tecumseh simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Tecumseh 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 Tecumseh.
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 Tecumseh 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 Tecumseh, 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 Tecumseh 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 Tecumseh.
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 Tecumseh
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 Tecumseh.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #8025 - Tecumseh - (1.2 mi)Photo Center
807 West Chicago Boulevard
Tecumseh MI 49286
(517) 423-6676
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #12820 - Tecumseh - (1.5 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Occidental & Chicago
1330 W Chicago Blvd
Tecumseh MI 49286
(517) 423-3560
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #8013 - Adrian - (7.8 mi)
Photo Center
1003 North Main Street
Adrian MI 49221
(517) 265-1565
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #7319 - Adrian - (9 mi)
Southwest Corner Of S Main St & Beecher
706 S Main St
Adrian MI 49221
(517) 265-6675
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Adrian Supercenter - (9.6 mi)
Photo Center
1601 E Us Highway 223
Adrian MI 49221
517-265-9788
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #8003 - Saline - (11.8 mi)
Photo Center
413 East Michigan Avenue
Saline MI 48176
(734) 429-4991
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #12288 - Dundee - (11.9 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Route 50 & Cabela's Boulevard
100 Cabelas Blvd E
Dundee MI 48131
(734) 529-5395
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Saline - (11.9 mi)
Saline-Busch's Shopping Center
525 E Michigan Ave
Saline MI 48176
(734) 944-7447
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #28 - Milan - (12.5 mi)
Photo Center
1249 Dexter Street
Milan MI 48160
(734) 439-3000
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Saline Supercenter - (13.7 mi)
Photo Center
7000 E Michigan Ave
Saline MI 48176
734-944-3795
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44