RMRyan Martin
Passport photos · Lake Geneva, WI

Passport photos in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

I come to your Lake Geneva home, business, or rental with everything needed for a compliant U.S. passport photo, and retake it until it's right.

Your two printed copies are mailed the same day, and the digital file arrives by email or text — useful if you're planning a trip from the lake.

Where to apply near Lake Geneva
An at-home passport photo setup with a portable white backdrop, with finished printed 2×2 passport photos — the same service in Lake Geneva

We come to you

Lake Geneva is about 20 minutes from Richmond, just over the state line. 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 Lake Geneva

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 Lake Geneva. Renewing by mail? You mail it yourself; no visit needed.

Post office

Lake Geneva Post Office

672 W Main St
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 248-3545

Post office passport acceptance. Book an appointment online at usps.com or call ahead.

Hours & appointments

Post office

Elkhorn Post Office

102 E Walworth St
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-2679

Post office passport acceptance. Book an appointment online at usps.com or call ahead.

Hours & appointments

Traveling 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

Does the Lake Geneva post office accept passport applications?

Yes — the Lake Geneva post office on West Main Street accepts passport applications, and the Elkhorn post office is another option nearby. Book through usps.com or call ahead.

Do you come to Lake Geneva from Illinois?

Yes. I'm based in Richmond, Illinois, about 20 minutes away, and serve Lake Geneva and the surrounding Walworth County area.

How much do at-home passport photos cost in Lake Geneva?

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 Lake Geneva, 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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