At-home passport photos for McHenry families.
Instead of lining up at a counter, have your passport photos taken at home in McHenry. I set up a plain backdrop and proper lighting in your living room, take as many shots as it takes, and check each one against the requirements.
Two printed copies go in the mail the same day, and the digital file lands in your email or texts that afternoon.
We come to you
McHenry is about 20 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 Ringwood, Solon Mills, Prairie Grove.
Where to turn in your application near McHenry
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 McHenry. Renewing by mail? You mail it yourself; no visit needed.
Post office
McHenry Post Office
4530 W Crystal Lake RdMcHenry, IL 60050(815) 385-2108
Post office passport acceptance. Book an appointment online at usps.com or call ahead.
Hours & appointmentsPost office
Island Lake Post Office
129 E State RdIsland Lake, IL 60042(847) 526-6153
Post office passport acceptance. Book an appointment online at usps.com or call ahead.
Hours & appointmentsCounty office
McHenry County Treasurer's Office
2100 N Seminary AveWoodstock, IL 60098(815) 334-4260
McHenry County's passport desk. Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.; schedule online, or walk in when staff are available.
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 turn in a passport application in McHenry?
The McHenry post office on West Crystal Lake Road accepts passport applications, and the Island Lake post office is close by. The McHenry County Treasurer's Office in Woodstock is the county's passport desk.
Can you do passport photos for a group at a McHenry business?
Yes — I can set up at your office for a whole team in one visit, which is handy when several people are traveling for work.
How much do at-home passport photos cost in McHenry?
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 McHenry, 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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