Passport photos in Richmond, right from home.
Richmond is my home base, so a passport photo visit here is quick to schedule — I bring the backdrop, lighting, and camera to your house, take the photo, and check it against the State Department's rules before I leave.
It's an easy way to handle a whole family at once, especially with kids or a baby who'd rather not sit in a waiting room.
We come to you
Richmond is home base, so visits here are the easiest to fit into your 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.
Where to turn in your application near Richmond
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 Richmond. Renewing by mail? You mail it yourself; no visit needed.
Post office
Wilmot Post Office
30725 113th StWilmot, WI 53192(262) 862-2728
Post office passport acceptance. Book an appointment online at usps.com or call ahead.
Hours & appointmentsPost 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 & 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
Does the Richmond post office take passport applications?
Not currently — the Richmond post office doesn't list passport application services. The closest post offices that do are Wilmot, just over the Wisconsin line, and McHenry. The McHenry County Treasurer's Office in Woodstock also accepts first-time applications.
Can I apply for a U.S. passport in Wisconsin if I live in Richmond?
Yes. You can turn in a first-time application at any passport acceptance facility in the country, so the Wilmot post office works just as well as one in Illinois.
How much do at-home passport photos cost in Richmond?
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 Richmond, 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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