Municipal office
Maine Township
1700 Ballard Road, Park Ridge, IL 60068
monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- New applications
- In-person renewals
- Photos nearby
- Wheelchair accessible

2 passport acceptance locations in Park Ridge. 1 take passport photos on site and 2 accept walk-ins without an appointment.
The Great Lakes & Midwest
Municipal office
1700 Ballard Road, Park Ridge, IL 60068
monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Post office
333 Busse Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068
If nothing in Park Ridge fits your schedule, these nearby Illinois cities also have acceptance facilities.
Every listing above is an official passport acceptance facility in Park Ridge — post offices, clerks of court, public libraries, and other government offices authorized to review your documents, witness your signature, and seal your DS-11 application packet for the U.S. Department of State. First-time applicants, minors under 16, and anyone replacing a lost, stolen, or damaged passport must apply in person at one of these Park Ridge locations; most adult renewals can skip the visit entirely and apply by mail.
1 of the 2 facilities in Park Ridge take compliant 2×2 inch passport photos on site, so you can apply and be photographed in a single trip. 2 locations accept walk-ins without an appointment, though published hours can differ from photo or acceptance counter hours. Always bring proof of U.S. citizenship, a photo ID, and payment for both the State Department fee and the facility's $35 execution fee.
If you are traveling within 14 days (or 28 for a foreign visa), an acceptance facility is not enough — you will need an appointment at a regional passport agency. Our Illinois page lists the nearest options, and each Park Ridge listing links to directions, live hours, and the busiest and quietest times to visit.