People who are looking for renewing, replacing, or applying for a passport in Illinois can apply in many places. Any post office, public library, courthouse, or a county clerk’s office is considered a passport acceptance agency in Illinois.

If you need your Illinois passport on the same day, you can visit the nearest regional agency. Regional agencies and expedited services are the only methods to get your passport the same day.

The option you are going to choose is determined by many factors, but in the end, you will get your passport and travel peacefully.

Gathering the Documents:

Here are the steps you should follow to gather all the necessary documents:

• You should obtain the right form. For example, if you are going to apply for the first time, you will need Form DS-11, while people applying for a passport renewal must obtain Form DS-82. Fill the form out, but do not sign it because you have to sign it in person wherever you are going to apply.
• Gather all the supporting documents. The form includes all the details about the other papers you should provide along with your application.
• All papers must be original or certified copies.
• Submit your application and documents. If you apply for the first time, you should apply in person.

Submitting an Application:

There are some points you should be aware of while applying your papers:

• You can submit your application, documents, and fees at any passport acceptance facility.
• People usually apply in post offices because they are more common and have longer operating hours.
• If your application is incomplete or if there is a missing document, processing your passport will be delayed.  
• If you have any questions, call the post office or the passport acceptance facility to get answers before paying a visit.

Processing Options

Post Offices:

Since applying at a post office is the commonest; you should be aware that there are two options for processing your application, depending on when you want your passport.

• Routine Services:
It is the usual selection by most people for processing passport applications. The processing time takes about 7 to 10 weeks to get your passport in the mail. It is the option of choice if you do not need your passport immediately.

• Expedited Services:
Expedited services need proof of travel. You have to submit a paper that you have an emergency to get your passport immediately. It usually takes about 3 to 5 weeks, and there are extra charges.

You will get your passport in the end via mail. First, you will have your passport, then the other supporting documents. Keep these papers in a safe place to use them when you renew your passport.

Regional Passport Agency

People of Illinois, who are looking for getting their passport on the same day, have to travel to the Chicago Passport Agency. It is the nearest regional agency to Illinois. You should call first to schedule an appointment before paying a visit. If you are renewing your passport, you can send everything to the Department of State via mail. You can also choose the expedition service option if you do not want to drive or make an appointment. Call the National Passport Center hotline at (877) 487-2778 for more information and follow all the rules of the building because it is a federal building. If you are applying for the first time, you have to apply in person.

American Passport

Americanpassport.com is an online passport expeditor with many years of passport processing. Regardless of where you live, you can get a passport according to when you need it. This online expeditor offers rush processing so you can get a passport in a day. Also, you will have additional processing options that range from the same day and up to two weeks.

So, if you need a passport for the first time (adult or child), replace any expired, damaged, lost or stolen one, speak with the agent about the process of getting your new document. 

How Does it Work?

Select Your Passport Type

As a customer, you get to choose from a list of the passport you will apply for. For example, will you apply as a first-time applicant, for a child passport, for a passport renewal, or to replace a lost or stolen passport.

Select the Processing Option

Then, you get the processing options. Will you need the passport the same day, in 2-7 days, or 10-15 days. The choices you select will determine the price you will pay.  

Provide Your Documents

You must provide a complete application that includes the form, supporting documents, and the fees. Package all the papers and send them by UPS or FedEx using overnight shipping. Include a prepaid envelope with your address to get your new passport.

Your Return Documents

Once Americanpassport.com receives your passport, it will be forwarded to you. Any package received without a prepaid envelope must pay for the return postage. You will receive all the supporting documents in the return envelope.