Passport photos for East and West Dundee.
On either side of the Fox River, I'll come to your home or business with everything needed for a passport photo that meets the State Department's requirements — and retake it until it does.
If you're applying for the first time, I can also fill out your application so it's ready for the post office or the Kane County Clerk.
We come to you
The Dundees are about 50 minutes from Richmond, on a route I drive regularly, so it helps to book a little ahead. 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 Carpentersville, Sleepy Hollow.
Where to turn in your application near East & West Dundee
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 East & West Dundee. Renewing by mail? You mail it yourself; no visit needed.
Post office
Elgin Post Office
66 Grove CtElgin, IL 60120(847) 741-0725
Post office passport acceptance. Book an appointment online at usps.com or call ahead.
Hours & appointmentsPost office
Algonquin Post Office
801 W Algonquin RdAlgonquin, IL 60102(847) 658-0012
Post office passport acceptance. Book an appointment online at usps.com or call ahead.
Hours & appointmentsCounty office
Kane County Clerk's Office
719 S Batavia Ave, Building BGeneva, IL 60134(630) 232-5964
No appointment needed. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Wednesday until 8 p.m. Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing.
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 near the Dundees?
The Elgin post office on Grove Court and the Algonquin post office both accept passport applications. The Dundees are in Kane County, so the Kane County Clerk's Office in Geneva is another option — no appointment needed there.
Do you also serve Carpentersville and Sleepy Hollow?
Yes — the same at-home and on-site passport photo service covers Carpentersville and Sleepy Hollow.
How much do at-home passport photos cost in East & West Dundee?
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 East & West Dundee, 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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