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Passport acceptance facilities in Will County, IL

18 passport acceptance facilities in Will County, IL outside the cities with their own page (1 more are listed on those pages): 0 listed as walk-in, 3 listed as appointment-required. Addresses, phone numbers and listing notes are from the U.S. State Department database (pulled October 27, 2026).

See locations Urgent travel

0 of the 18 facilities here have a listing note that says walk-in or no appointment needed; 3 say appointments are required. Notes are copied from the State Department listing; call ahead to confirm before you go.

Mix of locations: 16 post offices, 1 county or state office and 1 city or town office.

All 18 locations

Walk-in locations are listed first, then by ZIP code. “Walk-in listed” means the State Department listing says walk-in service or no appointment required; “Appointment listed” means it says appointments are required (some list both, for example walk-in on certain days). Hours change, so call ahead.

Nearest passport agency (urgent travel)

Acceptance facilities in Will County, IL send applications to the State Department; they can't print a passport. If you travel internationally within 14 days, you need an appointment at a passport agency or center, with proof of travel. The closest to Will County, IL:

  • Chicago Passport Agency about 32 miles away (straight line)

    101 Ida B. Wells Drive (formerly 101 W. Congress Parkway), 9th Floor, Chicago, IL 60605

    Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM; Thu: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. By appointment only, for international travel within 14 calendar days (28 days if you need a foreign visa).

    Official page updated October 22, 2026. Official agency page

  • Detroit Passport Agency about 261 miles away (straight line)

    477 Michigan Avenue, 3rd Floor, Detroit, MI 48226

    M, Tu, Th, F 8:30-3:30pm/ W 10-3:30pm (By Appt. Only). By appointment only; pilot site taking appointments within 21 calendar days of urgent travel.

    Part of a State Department pilot that allows appointments within 21 calendar days of urgent travel (instead of 14).

    Address and hours from the State Department's agency map layer (we could not read the official page). Official agency page

Distances are straight-line from the average location of the facilities on this page. Appointments are free; book through the State Department. See all passport agencies and the urgent-travel rules.

Passport fees

At an acceptance facility you pay two separate fees: the application fee goes to the U.S. Department of State (check or money order), and the $35 execution (acceptance) fee goes to the facility itself. Ask the facility which payment types it accepts.

Applying in person (DS-11)

Application fee (to State Dept) + acceptance fee (to facility)
  • Adult (16+) first-time, passport book (DS-11)
    $130to State Dept+$35to facility
  • Adult first-time, passport card (DS-11)
    $30to State Dept+$35to facility
  • Adult first-time, book + card (DS-11)
    $160to State Dept+$35to facility
  • Under 16, passport book (DS-11)
    $100to State Dept+$35to facility
  • Under 16, passport card (DS-11)
    $15to State Dept+$35to facility
  • Under 16, book + card (DS-11)
    $115to State Dept+$35to facility
Optional add-onsFee
Expedited service$60
1-3 day return delivery (book only)$26.87
File search$150
Renewing instead? (no acceptance fee, not done at these locations)
RenewalFee
Adult renewal by mail, book (DS-82)$130
Adult renewal by mail, card (DS-82)$30
Adult renewal by mail, book + card (DS-82)$160

Fees from the State Department fees page and fee chart (PDF), checked October 27, 2026.

What to bring

Apply in person with Form DS-11 if this is your first U.S. passport, if you are under 16, if your most recent passport was lost, stolen or damaged, if it was issued more than 15 years ago, or if it was issued when you were under 16.

  1. Form DS-11, printed single-sided and not signed. Sign it only when the acceptance agent tells you to.
  2. Original (physical, not digital) evidence of U.S. citizenship, such as a U.S. birth certificate, a full-validity undamaged U.S. passport, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or a Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship, plus a photocopy.
  3. A physical photo ID such as a fully valid driver's license, plus a photocopy of the front and back. If your ID is from a different state than the one you apply in, bring a second photo ID.
  4. One passport photo that meets the photo requirements.
  5. The two fee payments: the application fee to the U.S. Department of State and the $35 acceptance fee to the facility.

Photocopies must be on 8.5 x 11 inch paper, single-sided.

Sources: Apply for your adult passport, citizenship evidence, photo ID requirements.

Passport photo rules

  • 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm); head between 1 and 1 3/8 inches (25-35 mm) from chin to top of head.
  • One color photo taken in the last 6 months, on a white or off-white background.
  • No filters, edits or retouching.
  • No eyeglasses, sunglasses or tinted glasses, unless you include a signed doctor's note for a medical reason.
  • No hats or head coverings unless worn daily for religious reasons (signed statement) or medical reasons (signed doctor's statement).
  • No uniforms, clothing that looks like a uniform, or camouflage; remove anything covering your face unless for documented religious or medical reasons.
  • Face the camera with a neutral expression (a closed-mouth smile is fine), both eyes open and visible.

Source: State Department photo requirements.

How long it takes

Routine4 to 6 weeks
Expedited (+$60)2 to 3 weeks

Processing times do not include mailing time, which can add up to 2 weeks each way.

Traveling soon? If you travel internationally within 14 days (or need a foreign visa within 28 days), you need an appointment at a passport agency or center, with proof of travel. Acceptance facilities like the ones below cannot issue passports on the spot.

Source: State Department processing times (page updated October 5, 2026).

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FAQ

Can I get a passport without an appointment in Will County, IL?

None of the 18 acceptance facilities in Will County, IL is listed as walk-in in the State Department database; 3 of them say appointments are required. Call the number in the listing to book.

How much does a first-time adult passport cost?

For an adult passport book applied for in person, the application fee is $130 paid to the U.S. Department of State, plus a $35 acceptance fee paid to the facility. Expedited service adds $60.

Can I renew my passport at these locations?

No. Acceptance facilities handle new applications on Form DS-11. Most adults can renew by mail (DS-82) or online.

How long does a passport take right now?

The State Department lists routine processing at 4 to 6 weeks and expedited at 2 to 3 weeks, not counting mailing time.

Where is the nearest passport agency to Will County, IL?

The closest is the Chicago Passport Agency at 101 Ida B. Wells Drive (formerly 101 W. Congress Parkway), 9th Floor, Chicago, IL 60605, about 32 miles away in a straight line. It serves only customers with urgent travel (within 14 days) by appointment, which is free to book through the State Department.

Facility data: U.S. Department of State, Passport Acceptance Facility API (cadataapi.state.gov), pulled October 27, 2026. Names and notes are shown as published, including typos. Spotted an error? Tell us.