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River Rouge, Michigan Passport Office Information

Last Reviewed on March 16th, 2022

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

River Rouge Post Office
10455 W Jefferson Ave
River Rouge MI, 48218

In River Rouge, 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 River Rouge 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 River Rouge, 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 River Rouge, Michigan and Expedited Passport service options for River Rouge.

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 River Rouge Michigan

Showing the single passport office in River Rouge:

River Rouge Post Office

10455 W Jefferson Ave
River Rouge, MI 48218

 

Other passport offices near River Rouge Michigan

Lincoln Park MI Post Office - Lincoln Park - 2.1 Miles
Springwells Station Post Office MI - Detroit - 2.5 Miles
Melvindale Post Office - Melvindale - 2.6 Miles
Dearborn Post Office - Dearborn - 3.7 Miles
Livernois Post Office MI - Detroit - 3.8 Miles
Allen Park Post Office - Allen Park - 3.8 Miles
Wyandotte MI Post Office - Wyandotte - 3.9 Miles
Detroit MI George Young Finance Post Office - Detroit - 4.6 Miles
Southgate Post Office - Southgate - 4.9 Miles
City of Southgate - Southgate - 5.1 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to River Rouge

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 - 5.2 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 191.9 Miles
Chicago Passport Agency - 201.7 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 343.1 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 386.7 Miles



River Rouge, Michigan Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in River Rouge

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 River Rouge 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 River Rouge 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 River Rouge

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

Ecorse Michigan, Lincoln Park Michigan, Wyandotte Michigan, Allen Park Michigan, Dearborn Michigan, Southgate Michigan, LaSalle Ontario, Windsor Ontario, Riverview Michigan, Taylor Michigan, Dearborn Heights Michigan, Trenton Michigan, Inkster Michigan, Hamtramck Michigan, Grosse Ile Michigan, Highland Park Michigan, Garden City Michigan, Redford Michigan, Tecumseh Ontario, Gibraltar Michigan

Passport Expediting in River Rouge, Michigan

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

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

The process of getting a passport is pretty much the same wherever you are, however because this is about getting a passport in River Rouge, you get the extra advantage of being really close to the Detroit Passport Agency, this is great if you need a passport fast. However, with most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there is only one passport office in River Rouge.
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 River Rouge 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 River Rouge?

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 River Rouge, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks). If you need it faster, luckily for River Rouge residents, there is a regional passport facility only 5.2 miles away. It's possible to make an appointment at the Detroit Passport Agency and get a passport there if you have proof of travel within 72 hours.

Please also check the nearby regional passport office list for other regional, passport-issuing facilities near River Rouge as there are other options available.

How much does a passport cost in River Rouge?

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.

Where to get passport photos in River Rouge?

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 River Rouge.

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

Walgreens #4749 - Lincoln Park - (2.3 mi)
Northeast Corner Fort & Southfield
1765 Fort St
Lincoln Park MI 48146
(313) 928-8638
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #8131 - Lincoln Park - (2.6 mi)
Photo Center
2400 Fort Street, Corner Of Fort And Champaign
Lincoln Park MI 48146
(313) 381-2400
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #8055 - Melvindale - (2.7 mi)
Photo Center
18340 Allen Road
Melvindale MI 48122
(313) 928-2559
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #8094 - Detroit - (3.2 mi)
Photo Center
1935 Campbell Street
Detroit MI 48209
(313) 842-3410
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #8181 - Allen Park - (3.3 mi)
Photo Center
15240 Southfield Road
Allen Park MI 48101
(313) 382-7265
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Dearborn - (3.5 mi)
At Rotunda 1 Mile South Of Michigan Avenue
3319 Greenfield Rd
Dearborn MI 48120
(313) 336-6099
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #8122 - Lincoln Park - (3.6 mi)
Photo Center
3647 Dix Highway
Lincoln Park MI 48146
(313) 383-6776
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #8141 - Detroit - (3.8 mi)
Photo Center
6862 Michigan Avenue
Detroit MI 48210
(313) 849-6110
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #8118 - Wyandotte - (4 mi)
Photo Center
131 Elm Street
Wyandotte MI 48192
(734) 283-7007
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #8001 - Dearborn - (4 mi)
Photo Center
15325 Michigan Avenue
Dearborn MI 48126
(313) 582-9422
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99



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