The U.S. Department of State processing times:

  • Routine Service: 6 to 8 Weeks
  • Expedited Service: 2 to 3 Weeks

LOCATION  & HOURS OF SERVICE

Our Passport Processing Division is located  at 18 N. County St., Waukegan, IL 60085 on the first floor (just one flight up from the Circuit Clerk's Main Office).

Passport Processing Hours:

  • Monday: 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM*
  • Tuesday: 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM*
  • Wednesday: 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM*
  • Thursday: 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM*
  • Friday: 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM*
*Applicants must be in our office by no later than 1:00 PM

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ANYONE APPLYING FOR A PASSPORT
To expedite the process, please make sure to have applications completed and all required identification documents with you prior to coming into the office.  Application requirements are available below.

Please allow up to 30 Minutes for processing time per application. 

Passport photos are available through our office for $15.00                                 Passport Photos

Passport Appointments Available Upon Request
  • Families applying for 3 or more passports are strongly encouraged to make an appointment.
  • We are not accepting appointments for 2 or less applicants - walk-ins only.
  • Passport appointment times may vary and are based upon availability.
  • Appointments will be prioritized over any walk-in customers.
  • Appointments can be requested by phone at 847-377-3351 or online

Apointment Request


shutterstock_210935332IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO APPLY FOR A NEW PASSPORT PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

PDF  Application Requirements Adult 16 years or older

PDF  Application Requirements Minor 15 years or younger

PDF  Application Requirements Adult Spanish 16 years or older
PDF  Application Requirements Minor Spanish 15 years or younger

Link Icon  Passport Application Form DS-11

Passport processing times are subject to change.  Please visit the U.S. Department of State's website for the most up to date information regarding passport services.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RENEW YOUR ADULT PASSPORT:

ALL of the below must be applicable:

  • You must have in your possession your most recent U.S. passport book and/or U.S. passport card which must be submitted with the renewal Application
  • You were at least 16 years old when your most recent U.S. passport book and/or passport card was issued.
  • Your most recent U.S. passport book and/or card that you are renewing was ISSUED less than 15 years ago
  • Your most recent U.S. passport book and/or card that you are renewing has not been limited from the normal ten year validity period due to passport damage/mutilation, multiple passport thefts/losses, or non compliance with 22 C.F.R.51.41. (Please see back pages of your U.S. passport book for endorsement information)
  • You use the same name as issued on your most recent U.S. passport book and/or U.S. passport card OR you have had your name changed by marriage or court order and can submit proper certified documentation to reflect your name change. 

If any one of the above do not apply or if your passport has been expired for more than 5 years you will need to fill out a New Passport Application Form DS-11 

To renew your passport you will need:

Want to know what to expect when applying for a passport? Check out our Passport Videos:

Passport Services Summary - English
Passport Services Summary - Spanish
Passport Application Process for Adults - English
Passport Application Process for Adults - Spanish
Passport Application Process for Minors - English
Passport Application Process for Minors - Spanish

ATTENTION: Passport processing prices in the video do not reflect the current fees.  For the current fees please see our passport requirements checklists.

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