Whitmore Lake, Michigan Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Whitmore Lake, MI: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Whitmore Lake, 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 Whitmore Lake 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 Whitmore Lake, 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 Whitmore Lake, Michigan and Expedited Passport service options for Whitmore Lake.
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 Whitmore Lake Michigan
Showing the single passport office in Whitmore Lake:
 | Whitmore Lake Post Office |
9725 Main St
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
Other passport offices near Whitmore Lake Michigan
Hamburg Township - Hamburg Twp - 3.2 MilesGreen Oak Township - Brighton - 3.6 Miles
South Lyon Postal Store - South Lyon - 6.3 Miles
Pinckney Post Office - Pinckney - 6.9 Miles
Green Road Station Post Office - Ann Arbor - 6.9 Miles
Washtenaw County Clerk - Ann Arbor - 7.7 Miles
Ann Arbor Liberty Station - Ann Arbor - 7.9 Miles
Brighton Post Office - Brighton - 7.9 Miles
Ann Arbor Post Office - Ann Arbor - 8.3 Miles
New Hudson Post Office - New Hudson - 9.5 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Whitmore Lake
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 - 32.5 Miles
Chicago Passport Agency - 174.4 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 218.4 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 371.7 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 416.6 Miles
Whitmore Lake, Michigan Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Whitmore Lake 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 Whitmore Lake 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 Whitmore Lake will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Whitmore Lake, there is one less than 100 miles from Whitmore Lake.
* 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 Whitmore Lake
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 Whitmore Lake 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 Whitmore Lake 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 Whitmore Lake
Residents of the following cities that are close to Whitmore Lake can consider using the passport office services in Whitmore Lake for their passport application sealing needs.
Brighton Michigan, Salem Michigan, Chelsea Michigan, Ypsilanti Michigan, Wixom Michigan, Northville Michigan, Milford Michigan, Plymouth Michigan, Novi Michigan, Saline Michigan, Westland Michigan, Farmington Michigan, Wayne Michigan, Livonia Michigan, Manchester Michigan, West Bloomfield Township Michigan, Milan Michigan, Romulus Michigan, Garden City Michigan, Redford Michigan
Passport Expediting in Whitmore Lake, Michigan
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Whitmore Lake. 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 Whitmore Lake, Michigan
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Whitmore Lake simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Whitmore Lake 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 Whitmore Lake.
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 Whitmore Lake 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 Whitmore Lake, 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 Whitmore Lake 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 Whitmore Lake.
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 Whitmore Lake
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 Whitmore Lake.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #5741 - Hamburg - (3 mi)Photo Center
7488 Village Center
Hamburg MI 48139
(810) 231-4179
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Costco Store #786 - Green Oak Township - (5.7 mi)
Photo Center
6700 Whitmore Lake Rd
Brighton MI 48116
(810) 220-8950
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99Walgreens #10778 - South Lyon - (6 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Pontiac Trail & 9 Mile
22318 Pontiac Trl
South Lyon MI 48178
(248) 486-5216
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #8066 - South Lyon - (6 mi)
Photo Center
22421 Pontiac Trail
South Lyon MI 48178
(248) 437-8131
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #8111 - Brighton - (6.7 mi)
Photo Center
5757 Whitmore Lake Road
Brighton MI 48116
(810) 229-9772
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Brighton - (6.7 mi)
Next To Buschs Fresh Food Market
9864 E Grand River
Brighton MI 48116
(810) 229-5057
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #8006 - Ann Arbor - (7.2 mi)
Photo Center
3535 Plymouth Road
Ann Arbor MI 48105
(734) 994-3636
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Ann Arbor - (7.3 mi)
Corner Plymouth And Green Behind Bp Gas Station
3588 Plymouth Rd
Ann Arbor MI 48105
(734) 662-6666
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #8204 - Brighton - (7.3 mi)
Photo Center
106 West Grand River Avenue
Brighton MI 48116
(810) 220-8804
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #11197 - Ann Arbor - (7.7 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Maple & Jackson
2355 Jackson Ave
Ann Arbor MI 48103
(734) 794-0162
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99