The Township of Schaumburg can help with first-time passports and renewals. Below is information to know before you visit.
Passport service is WALK-IN ONLY, NO APPOINTMENTS needed. We ask that applicants are FULLY prepared upon arrival.
Call 847-285-4561 if you have any questions or need any assistance.
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Office Hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm.
*Office hours may vary.
Our office will be closed Thursday November 28th, and Friday November 29th, 2024.
We will reopen at 9 am Monday December 2nd, 2024.
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Busiest Days/Hours:
Our busiest days are Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. Residents may experience a longer wait time when applying. To shorten your time, please have applications completed PRIOR to arrival, using BLACK INK only.
After-School Passport Rush:
This time of the year is also our busiest due to the after-school rush. Because of this, our office can experience additional busier than usual wait times Monday-Friday from 2 – 4 pm. Please keep this in mind and ensure that you are COMPLETELY prepared when coming in to apply during these times.
International air travel requires you to obtain a U.S. passport book. The passport book can be used for all forms of travel which include air, land and sea.
The passport book also comes in two different sizes, a 28-page book or 52-page book, and you can choose the size based on the amount of travel you anticipate.
Adult U.S. Passport Book (for applicants 16 & older) is valid for 10 years. | $130.00
Minor U.S. Passport Book (for applicants 15 & under) is valid for 5 years. | $100.00
If you’re applying for more than one applicant at a time, a SEPARATE check, cashier’s check, or money order is needed for each individual application.
You can obtain a U.S. passport card for land and/or sea travel to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean.
The card is a more convenient and less expensive option than the passport book, however the card CANNOT be used for international air travel.
Adult U.S. Passport Card (for applicants 16 & older) are valid for 10 years. | $30.00
Minor U.S. Passport Card (for applicants 15 & under) are valid for 5 years. | $15.00
A full list of the U.S. Department of State fees can be found in English and Spanish.
Adult Passport Book (16 & older, valid for 10 years) | $130.00
Adult Passport Card (16 & older, valid for 10 years) | $30.00
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Minor Passport Book(15 & under, valid for 5 years) | $100.00
Minor Passport Card (15 & under, valid for 5 years) | $15.00
Expedite Processing Service (2-3 week processing time) | $ 60.00
1-2 Day Delivery (This mailing fee cuts down the 1-2 week mailing time to 1-2 days after passport processing.) | $21.36
** Please note: The 1-2 Day delivery CANNOT be added for those ONLY applying for the passport CARD.
The Township’s fees are SEPARATE from the U.S. Department of State fees and may NOT be combined with those fees.
Ds-11 New Application or Minor Application | $35.00
2 Photos | $10.00
Renewal Mailing fee (Adult Passport Expired within the past 5 years) | $ 10.00
Please note: Both services above refer to the processing times only. It may take up to 2 weeks for applications to arrive at a passport agency or center. It may take up to 2 weeks for you to receive a completed passport after it is printed. These times do not promise OR guarantee delivery.
Application errors can delay processing.
If the applicant makes an error on the application, that page in the application must be completed again.
Corrections made with white-out, crossing out incorrect information, writing the correction on top of the error, etc., are NOT acceptable.
Please use caution when completing forms, handwriting must be legible, all forms must be completed using BLACK ink only.
Visit passportstatus.state.gov to check the status on applications that have been submitted. Due to delays being experienced within the U.S. Postal Service and the increased number of passport applications, it may take up to 2 weeks for the application status information to be posted.
Apply at least six months before any planned travel.
For Emergency travel, it is possible for passports to be expedited at a Passport Processing Agency within 72 hours.
Due to limited availability for urgent/emergency travel appointments, The Department of State CANNOT guarantee you can receive in-person service at a passport center. They are prioritizing customers with life-or-death emergencies. Call 1-877-487-2778 or 1-888-874-7793 (TDD/TTY)
Adults (18 and up):
An additional $35.00 processing fee will be charged per application (DS-11 Application only) payable to the Township of Schaumburg by cash, check, debit or credit card (4% service fee applicable)**.
Minors (15 and younger)
An applicant who meets the following criteria is able and encouraged to renew their passport online following the instructions at Travel.State.Gov.
**Restrictions Apply.
Online Renewal Requirements:
*The online renewal service is for applicants renewing their U.S. passport book only.
*Applicants wanting to expedite their passport service cannot do so using the online renewal system.
If applicant is renewing but does not meet the online renewal criteria, please see the below information for renewing your passport through mail or in person.
Please note: You can complete and mail renewals on your own. The Township can help review and mail renewals on request.
You are only eligible for a renewal if you had a previous 10-year passport book/card AND your passport book/card has NOT been expired for more than 5 years.
An additional $10.00 mailing fee will be charged per renewal application (DS-82 Application only) payable to the Township of Schaumburg by cash, check, debit or credit card (4% service fee applicable)**.
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Passport expired more than 5 years ago?
Whether you are applying for the first time, or reapplying for your passport, a NEW and CURRENT photo is required with each application.
One passport photo is required for submission.
Photos can be taken and printed on site for $10.00 payable to the Township of Schaumburg by cash, check, debit or credit card (4% service fee applicable).
We CANNOT provide digital copies of photos at this time.
A few of the U.S. Department of State requirements for passport photos:
Please note – We are only able to provide 2″ x 2″ size photos for passports and other documents. The photos can only be cut down to the “2 x 2” size and we are unable to provide a digital copy of the photos. If the photo is for a document or passport other than a U.S. Passport, we recommend checking photo requirements before coming in.
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Have your own photo but not sure if it’s the right size?
Check Travel.State.gov for the most accurate photo guide and instructions.
You can also check your photo using the guide below!
Please note: The photo guide is formatted for computer screen viewing. If viewing on a smaller screen, the dimensions will not be accurate.
DS-11 Application Form (Online Fillable Form)
DS-11 Application (Printable PDF)
Instructions for completing DS-11
DS-82 Application (Printable PDF)
Instructions for completing DS-82
Please Note: Passport applications are always free of charge and available on travel.state.gov or our website. If you are asked to pay a fee for completing an application online, consider this request fraudulent.
Checklist First Time Applying Adult Applicants
Checklist for Adult Renewal Applicants
Checklist for 16-17 year old Applicants
Checklist for Minor Applicants
Checklist for Foreign-Born Child
Checklist for Minor Child Born in Foreign Country and Adopted by U.S. Citizens
DS-64 Passport Lost or Stolen Form:
If you were issued a passport in the past, you are required to submit the most recent passport with your passport application. If you cannot locate your previous passport you will be required to fill out a DS-64 lost/stolen form with your passport application.
DS-3053 Statement of Consent for Issuance to a Minor:
If you are applying for a minor (15 years old or younger), both parents are required to be present during the processing of the application. If one parent cannot be present, he/she will be required to submit a DS-3053 form and a front and back copy of his/her Driver’s License, giving consent to the other parent to apply for the minor on behalf of both parents.
DS-5504 Application for a U.S. Passport – Name Change, Date Correction, and Limited Passport Replacement:
If you were issued a passport less than 1 year ago and your name has been legally changed due to marriage or court order, then you may re-apply for your passport at no charge. However, if you require expedited service you will be responsible for that charge.
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