Lake Villa passport photos, taken at home.
Skip the trip and the waiting room — I'll set up a passport photo station right in your Lake Villa home, take the photo, and check it against every requirement before I go.
It's especially handy for families with little ones; infant photos are much easier where the baby is comfortable.
We come to you
Lake Villa is about 25 minutes from Richmond, so home visits are easy to schedule. 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. Also serving Lindenhurst, Old Mill Creek.
Where to turn in your application near Lake Villa
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 Villa. Renewing by mail? You mail it yourself; no visit needed.
Post office
Lake Villa Post Office
206 Cedar AveLake Villa, IL 60046(847) 356-5995
Post office passport acceptance. Book an appointment online at usps.com or call ahead.
Hours & appointmentsPost office
Round Lake Post Office
1940 N Municipal WayRound Lake, IL 60073(847) 740-6528
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 & 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
Does the Lake Villa post office take passport applications?
Yes — the Lake Villa post office on Cedar Avenue accepts passport applications, and so does the Round Lake post office nearby. Book through usps.com or call ahead.
Can you take my baby's passport photo at home?
Yes. Babies need their eyes open, facing the camera, with no hands or toys in the frame — much easier at home than at a counter. Infant photos are an extra $20 each.
How much do at-home passport photos cost in Lake Villa?
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 in Lake Villa, 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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