Gurnee passport photos at your home or business.
I'll bring the passport photo setup to your Gurnee home or office, take the photo, and make sure it meets the State Department's requirements before I leave — unlimited retakes included.
Need your application done too? I can fill it out and print it, ready for the Gurnee post office or the Lake County passport desk in Waukegan.
We come to you
Gurnee is about 35 minutes from Richmond; home and office visits are both available. By appointment, at your home or business.
Right the first time
Unlimited retakes until the photo meets U.S. State Department requirements, checked before I leave.
Same-day copies
Digital file by email or text the same day; two printed 2×2 copies mailed free (3–4 business days), or same-day hand delivery.
$135 for the visit and one person’s photo, with each additional person, infant, and extra print pair priced on the passport photos page. First-time or renewal-by-mail application filled out and printed: $55.
Where to turn in your application near Gurnee
First-time applicants turn in their application in person at a passport acceptance facility, with ID and proof of citizenship — and sign it there, in front of the agent. These government offices are the closest to Gurnee. Renewing by mail? You mail it yourself; no visit needed.
Post office
Gurnee Post Office
1 N O'Plaine RdGurnee, IL 60031(847) 662-6943
Post office passport acceptance. Book an appointment online at usps.com or call ahead.
Hours & appointmentsCounty office
Lake County Circuit Clerk, Passport Division
18 N County St, 1st FloorWaukegan, IL 60085(847) 377-3351
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (last application at 1 p.m.). Appointments are recommended for families applying for three or more passports.
Hours & appointmentsPost office
Waukegan Post Office
326 N Genesee StWaukegan, IL 60085(847) 662-6802
Post office passport acceptance. Book an appointment online at usps.com or call ahead.
Hours & appointmentsTraveling in less than 2 weeks?
Chicago Passport Agency (U.S. Department of State)
By appointment only, for urgent international travel within 14 days (or a foreign visa needed within 28 days). Book by calling the National Passport Information Center at the number listed.
Office details checked October 2026 from official USPS, county, and State Department sources. Hours and appointment rules change — please call ahead.
Before your photo
How to get a photo that passes the first time
What to wear
- Wear an everyday shirt or top in a darker color like blue, black, or gray — white and light colors blend into the white background.
- No uniforms or camouflage.
- Take off hats and large jewelry. Head coverings worn daily for religious or medical reasons are fine with a signed statement, as long as they don't shadow your face.
- No glasses, sunglasses, or tinted lenses, unless you have a signed doctor's note.
Your hair
- Up or down, curly or straight — just keep it off your eyes, eyebrows, and the edges of your face.
- Bangs are fine if your eyes and eyebrows show. Pin longer bangs back with a small bobby pin.
- No big headbands, bows, clips, or scarves. Thin hair ties and plain bobby pins are fine.
- A low ponytail, bun, or braid is the easiest way to keep hair out of your face.
- Tuck your hair behind your ears. It's the simplest way to keep your face fully visible and one of the best ways to avoid a rejection.
Common questions
Where can I apply for a passport near Gurnee?
The Gurnee post office on North O'Plaine Road accepts passport applications. The Lake County Circuit Clerk's passport division in Waukegan is about 5 miles away and takes walk-ins on weekday mornings.
Can you do passport photos for employees at a Gurnee business?
Yes — I can set up at your business and take photos for one person or a whole team in one visit.
How much do at-home passport photos cost in Gurnee?
Home or business visit: 1 compliant passport photo, 2 printed & cut copies + digital file: $135; each additional person, same visit (same package): +$30; infants, each (extra time and care): +$20; your own photo made compliant (background removal, sizing) + 1 printed & cut pair, depending on the background: $20–$40; each additional printed & cut pair, any service: +$1; application filled out and printed — first-time (ds-11) or renewal by mail (ds-82) — delivered with your photos: +$55; usps mail delivery (3–4 business days): free; same-day hand delivery: quoted per project.
Passport photos nearby
Passport photos in Gurnee, done right the first time.
Tell me how many people need photos and whether anyone is an infant or needs their application filled out, and I'll get you a time.
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