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Sterling Post Office

Passport office in Sterling, IL

408 Third Ave, Sterling, IL 61081

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About the Sterling Post Office passport office

Sterling Post Office is a USPS Post Office passport acceptance facility at 408 Third Ave, Sterling, IL 61081. Its published passport acceptance hours are: Monday 09:00–12:00, 13:00–15:00 (by appointment); Tuesday 09:00–12:00, 13:00–15:00 (by appointment); Wednesday 09:00–12:00, 13:00–15:00 (by appointment); Thursday 09:00–12:00, 13:00–15:00 (by appointment); Friday 09:00–12:00, 13:00–15:00 (by appointment); Saturday 09:00–11:00 (by appointment). Visits: by appointment.

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For Appointments call 815-625-0812

Services

  • New applications

Passport application acceptance: listed in the State Department facility records.

Passport photos: Listed as available on-site; confirm when booking.

Visits: By appointment. Confirm available appointments with USPS before visiting.

Eligible renewals use Form DS-82 by mail or the official online renewal service—not an in-person renewal at this counter.

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Sterling Post Office passport FAQ

Where is the Sterling Post Office passport office?

Sterling Post Office is located at 408 Third Ave, Sterling, IL 61081. Phone: (815) 625-0812.

What are the passport hours at Sterling Post Office?

Published passport acceptance hours: Monday 09:00–12:00, 13:00–15:00 (by appointment); Tuesday 09:00–12:00, 13:00–15:00 (by appointment); Wednesday 09:00–12:00, 13:00–15:00 (by appointment); Thursday 09:00–12:00, 13:00–15:00 (by appointment); Friday 09:00–12:00, 13:00–15:00 (by appointment); Saturday 09:00–11:00 (by appointment). These are acceptance hours, not live appointment availability.

Do I need an appointment at Sterling Post Office?

By appointment. USPS passport appointments are booked through the official USPS scheduler.

Can I get a passport photo at Sterling Post Office?

Passport photos are listed as available on-site. Confirm when booking.

Can I renew my passport at Sterling Post Office?

Most adults renewing an eligible passport (Form DS-82) must renew by mail or through the State Department's online renewal, not at an acceptance facility. Use this office for first-time adult passports, children under 16, or if your previous passport was lost, stolen or damaged (Form DS-11).

What should I bring to apply for a passport in Sterling?

Bring a completed, unsigned Form DS-11, original proof of U.S. citizenship plus a photocopy, a valid photo ID plus a photocopy, one passport photo, and separate payments: the application fee to the U.S. Department of State and the $35 acceptance fee to the facility.

How long does it take to get a passport from Sterling, IL?

Processing time is set by the U.S. Department of State, not this office, and is the same nationwide. Check the current routine and expedited times on travel.state.gov; expedited service costs an extra $60.

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This is a USPS-operated acceptance facility, so appointments are made in the official USPS scheduler. We pre-fill your answers, open it for you, and track the appointment here.

What USPS will ask you

ZIP code
61081
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Appointment type
Passport application
Number of applicants
1
Every applicant needs their own slot
Passport photo needed
No
Facility
Sterling Post Office — Sterling, IL
Preferred date
First available

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