County or state office
Chippewa County Register of Deeds
319 Court Street Sault Ste Marie, Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- New applications
- In-person renewals
- Wheelchair accessible

2 passport acceptance locations in Sault Sainte Marie. 0 take passport photos on site and 2 accept walk-ins without an appointment.
The Great Lakes & Midwest
County or state office
319 Court Street Sault Ste Marie, Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Post office
161 Ridge Street Sault Ste. Marie, Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
If nothing in Sault Sainte Marie fits your schedule, these nearby Michigan cities also have acceptance facilities.
Every listing above is an official passport acceptance facility in Sault Sainte Marie — 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 Sault Sainte Marie locations; most adult renewals can skip the visit entirely and apply by mail.
None of the Sault Sainte Marie listings currently publish on-site photo service, so plan to bring a compliant 2×2 inch passport photo — our free photo tool makes one from your phone in minutes. 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 Michigan page lists the nearest options, and each Sault Sainte Marie listing links to directions, live hours, and the busiest and quietest times to visit.