📍 ILLINOIS
Niles Township Government Center
Township Government Office · Skokie
Niles Township Government Center on Main Street in Skokie is a lesser-known but fully authorized passport acceptance facility serving residents of the Niles Township area of Cook County.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Mon–Fri | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (by appointment only — call (847) 673-9300) |
|---|---|
| Sat–Sun | Closed |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
Niles Township Government Center on Main Street in Skokie is a lesser-known but fully authorized passport acceptance facility serving residents of the Niles Township area of Cook County. The township office accepts applications strictly by appointment, which keeps wait times short and gives applicants personal attention during the processing session.
Township offices like this one fill an important gap in the acceptance network — they're quieter than post offices and more predictable than courthouses, and the staff are often experienced with passport documentation requirements. The facility handles first-time applications and accepts applications for minors, provided both parents or legal guardians accompany the child.
Applicants in Skokie comparing options can find the full list of local acceptance sites in the Skokie passport directory, and can consult the Illinois passport office guide for information on processing timelines, agency appointments, and what to bring.
💡 Good to know
Call ahead to (847) 673-9300 to schedule your appointment — walk-ins are not accepted at this township office. Documentation requirements match all acceptance facilities: certified birth certificate, valid photo ID, completed DS-11, and a 2-by-2 inch passport photo. Fees payable to the U.S. Department of State by check or money order ($130 adult / $100 minor), plus a separate acceptance fee at the counter. If your travel is within 14 calendar days, the Chicago Passport Agency at 101 Ida B. Wells Drive is the closest federal agency, about 15 miles south via I-94.