Riverdale, Illinois Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Riverdale, IL: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Riverdale, Illinois 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 Riverdale 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 Riverdale, there are (397) other passport offices in Illinois 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 Riverdale, Illinois and Expedited Passport service options for Riverdale.
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 Riverdale Illinois
Showing the single passport office in Riverdale:
 | Riverdale Village Clerk's |
157 W 144th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
Other passport offices near Riverdale Illinois
Dolton Post Office - Dolton - 1.1 MilesHarvey Post Office IL - Harvey - 2.4 Miles
South Holland Post Office - South Holland - 2.7 Miles
Blue Island Post Office IL - Blue Island - 2.8 Miles
Posen Post Office - Posen - 3.1 Miles
Morgan Park Station - Chicago - 3.5 Miles
Calumet City Post Office IL - Calumet City - 3.7 Miles
Robbins Post Office - Robbins - 3.8 Miles
Thornton Post Office - Thornton - 4.4 Miles
Midlothian Post Office IL - Midlothian - 4.5 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Riverdale
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.
Chicago Passport Agency - 14.1 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 208 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 395.5 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 497.2 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 501.7 Miles
Riverdale, Illinois Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Riverdale 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 Riverdale 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 Riverdale will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Riverdale, there is one less than 100 miles from Riverdale.
* 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 Riverdale
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 Riverdale or any other city in Illinois 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 Riverdale 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 Riverdale
Residents of the following cities that are close to Riverdale can consider using the passport office services in Riverdale for their passport application sealing needs.
Riverdale Illinois, Phoenix Illinois, Calumet Park Illinois, Harvey Illinois, South Holland Illinois, Blue Island Illinois, Posen Illinois, Midlothian Illinois, Calumet City Illinois, Thornton Illinois, Hazel Crest Illinois, Alsip Illinois, Homewood Illinois, Evergreen Park Illinois, Crestwood Illinois, Lansing Illinois, Oak Forest Illinois, Hammond Indiana, Munster Indiana, Oak Lawn Illinois
Passport Expediting in Riverdale, Illinois
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Riverdale. 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 Riverdale, Illinois
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Riverdale simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Riverdale contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:
The process of getting a passport is pretty much the same wherever you are, however because this is about getting a passport in Riverdale, you get the extra advantage of being really close to the Chicago 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 Riverdale.
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 Riverdale 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 Riverdale, 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 Riverdale residents, there is a regional passport facility only 14.1 miles away. It's possible to make an appointment at the Chicago Passport Agency and get a passport there if you have proof of travel within 72 hours.
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 Riverdale.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #7166 - Riverdale - (0.7 mi)Photo Center
250 West 144th Street
Riverdale IL 60827
(708) 849-5512
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #2558 - Harvey - (1.6 mi)
147Th & Halsted
14700 Halsted St
Harvey IL 60426
(708) 333-3572
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #6332 - Dolton - (1.9 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Woodlawn & Sibley(B)
1150 E Sibley Blvd
Dolton IL 60419
(708) 841-7860
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #10485 - Calumet Park - (2 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Ashland & Vermont
12854 S Ashland Ave
Calumet Park IL 60827
(708) 239-1136
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - South Holland - (2.6 mi)
Photo Center
430 E 162nd St
South Holland IL 60473
(708) 333-8375
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #9924 - South Holland - (2.6 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Park St & 162Nd St
390 E 162Nd St
South Holland IL 60473
(708) 339-7799
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #9357 - Chicago - (2.7 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Halsted & 115Th St
833 W 115Th St
Chicago IL 60643
(773) 568-4034
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #5769 - Calumet City - (3 mi)
Photo Center
470 South Torrence Avenue, Corner Of Sibely
Calumet City IL 60409
(708) 832-2943
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #6564 - Calumet City - (3.1 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Torrence & Sibley
522 Torrence Ave
Calumet City IL 60409
(708) 868-5669
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Chicago Supercenter - (3.3 mi)
Photo Center
10900 S. Doty Avenue
Chicago IL 60628
773-344-9060
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44