Ypsilanti, Michigan Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Ypsilanti, MI: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Ypsilanti, 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 Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti, 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 Ypsilanti, Michigan and Expedited Passport service options for Ypsilanti.
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 Ypsilanti Michigan
Showing 2 passport offices in Ypsilanti:
 | Ypsilanti Post Office |
1606 S Huron St
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
| Charter Township of Ypsilanti |
7200 S Huron River Dr
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Other passport offices near Ypsilanti Michigan
Belleville Post Office - Belleville - 6.2 MilesSaline Post Office - Saline - 6.8 Miles
Saline Municipal - Saline - 7 Miles
Milan Post Office - Milan - 7.2 Miles
Ann Arbor Liberty Station - Ann Arbor - 7.4 Miles
Green Road Station Post Office - Ann Arbor - 7.5 Miles
Washtenaw County Clerk - Ann Arbor - 7.5 Miles
Ann Arbor Post Office - Ann Arbor - 8 Miles
Charter Township of Canton - Canton - 8.7 Miles
Canton Post Office - Canton - 9.1 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Ypsilanti
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 - 26.8 Miles
Chicago Passport Agency - 179.5 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 214.2 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 359.3 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 406.4 Miles
Ypsilanti, Michigan Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Ypsilanti, there is one less than 100 miles from Ypsilanti.
* 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 Ypsilanti
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 Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti
Residents of the following cities that are close to Ypsilanti can consider using the passport office services in Ypsilanti for their passport application sealing needs.
Ypsilanti Michigan, Milan Michigan, Saline Michigan, Romulus Michigan, Wayne Michigan, Plymouth Michigan, Westland Michigan, Salem Michigan, Inkster Michigan, Garden City Michigan, Northville Michigan, Livonia Michigan, Flat Rock Michigan, Taylor Michigan, Clinton Michigan, Dearborn Heights Michigan, Petersburg Michigan, Novi Michigan, Tecumseh Michigan, Redford Michigan
Passport Expediting in Ypsilanti, Michigan
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Ypsilanti. 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).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Ypsilanti, Michigan
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Ypsilanti simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti.
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 Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti, 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 Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti.
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.
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 Ypsilanti.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #1758 - Ypsilanti - (0.8 mi)Photo Center
5408 Whittaker Road
Ypsilanti MI 48197
(734) 481-3381
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Arbor Square Plaza - (3.1 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Carpenter & Ellsworth Across From Meijer
4007 Carpenter Rd
Ypsilanti MI 48197
(734) 677-7877
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #8165 - Ypsilanti - (3.2 mi)
Photo Center
2151 Washtenaw Road
Ypsilanti MI 48197
(734) 483-8900
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #5398 - Ypsilanti - (3.3 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Hewitt & Washtenaw
2170 Washtenaw Rd
Ypsilanti MI 48197
(734) 485-3899
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #8023 - Ypsilanti - (3.5 mi)
Photo Center
1415 East Michigan Avenue
Ypsilanti MI 48198
(734) 482-2550
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #8083 - Ypsilanti - (3.8 mi)
Photo Center
3090 Carpenter Road
Ypsilanti MI 48197
(734) 973-7402
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Saline Supercenter - (4.9 mi)
Photo Center
7000 E Michigan Ave
Saline MI 48176
734-944-3795
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #5842 - Ann Arbor - (4.9 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Huron Parkway & Washtenaw
3255 Washtenaw Ave
Ann Arbor MI 48104
(734) 975-2902
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Costco Store #1106 - Pittsfield Township - (5.7 mi)
Photo Center
771 Airport Blvd
Ann Arbor MI 48108
(734) 213-8010
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99CVS #11243 - Belleville - (6 mi)
Photo Center
444 Main St
Belleville MI 48111
(734) 699-2075
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99